Description
A vibrant and hearty salad that captures the essence of the Southwest with creamy avocado, fresh vegetables, and grilled chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 grilled chicken breasts
- 6 cups mixed greens (lettuce, spinach, or kale)
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn (fresh or canned)
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup tortilla strips
- 1/2 cup spicy ranch dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by grilling the chicken breasts until fully cooked, then slice into strips.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, corn, bell pepper, and diced avocado.
- Add the grilled chicken on top, allowing those juicy strips to nestle among the vibrant vegetables.
- Drizzle with spicy ranch dressing and toss gently to combine.
- Top with tortilla strips for that gratifying crunch.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, serve immediately.
Notes
Make ahead by grilling chicken and chopping vegetables a day in advance. Store chicken and salad components separately for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 70mg