Description
A vibrant and nutritious Southwest Chicken Salad featuring grilled chicken, black beans, corn, avocado, and a zesty chipotle-lime dressing.
Ingredients
- 2 grilled chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup sweet corn (frozen or fresh)
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup chipotle-lime dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- ¼ cup red onion, diced (optional)
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Jalapeños, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high.
- Prepare the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and lime juice.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Rest the chicken off the grill for 5 minutes.
- Slice the chicken into thin strips.
- Assemble the salad in a large bowl with lettuce, black beans, corn, avocado, and tomatoes.
- Add the sliced chicken on top.
- Dress the salad with chipotle-lime dressing.
- Toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or store for meal prep.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, marinate chicken in lime juice and spices for at least 30 minutes before grilling.