Description
A flavorful Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad packed with fresh ingredients and a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup tortilla strips
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Rub chicken breasts with olive oil and season with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side or until cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, avocado, corn, red onion, cilantro, cheddar cheese, and tortilla strips.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard to make the dressing.
- Add sliced grilled chicken to the salad and drizzle with dressing. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chicken seasoning.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for honey in the dressing for a tangier flavor.
- Use pre-cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken for a quicker meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
