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Healthy Southwest Chicken Taco Salad

  • Author: Ashlea Carver
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stove top
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free
  • Author: Ashlea Carver
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stove top
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

For the Chicken 

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

For the Greek yogurt Jalapeño Ranch 

  • 1/2 cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt
  • 1 jalapeño, seeds and ribs removed
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • salt and pepper, to taste

For the Salad

  • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup grape/cherry tomatoes
  • 1 large ripe avocado, sliced
  • ¼ cup finely diced red onion 
  • Cotija or feta cheese
  • Cilantro, for garnish

Method

  1. Make the chicken: Add the spices, lime juice, and olive oil to a large mixing bowl and whisk until well combined. Next, add the chicken breast and toss until well coated. Cover the bowl with and allow the chicken to marinate for at least twenty minutes.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and then cook the chicken for 4-6 minutes per side until the internal temperature is 165.
  3. Make the dressing: Add the jalapeño ranch dressing ingredients to a high-powered blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
  4. Once the chicken and dressing is done, prepare your salads. Start with a base of romaine lettuce and then add the sliced chicken breast, black beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and crumbled cheese. Drizzle the jalapeño ranch dressing over everything and enjoy immediately!