Description
Spicy Southwest Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that melds the best of grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and a zesty spicy ranch dressing. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this salad not only offers a satisfying crunch but also delivers a healthy dose of nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 lime (juiced and zested)
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 2–3 tbsp hot sauce
- Green leaf lettuce
- Tomatoes
- Black beans
- Red bell pepper
- Avocados
- Corn
- Red onion
- Tortilla strips
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, honey, avocado oil for at least 8 hours.
- Grill the marinated chicken on medium heat for about 10-12 minutes until cooked through. Let cool and slice.
- Mix ranch dressing with hot sauce.
- In bowls, layer chopped lettuce and top with chicken, tomatoes, black beans, bell pepper, avocado, corn, red onion, and tortilla strips.
- Drizzle with spicy ranch dressing before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate longer than 8 hours if possible. Customize by adding other vegetables like corn or different beans based on preference.