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Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad

Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad

This Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that blends bold flavors with fresh ingredients for a delicious meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast diced
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 medium avocado diced
  • 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn kernels fresh or canned
  • 1/2 medium red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • small bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the diced chicken, chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, black beans, corn kernels, sliced red onion, and chopped cilantro.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  4. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15g

Notes

Feel free to customize by adding ingredients like quinoa or jalapeños for added flavor and protein. Store leftovers with dressing separate for freshness.

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