Spicy Southwest Salad
This Spicy Southwest Salad is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that perfectly blends fresh ingredients with a kick of heat. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or as a standout side at gatherings, this salad features tender grilled chicken, creamy avocado, and zesty ranch dressing. With its colorful medley of vegetables and customizable options, it’s not only delicious but also nutritious. Enjoy this hearty yet refreshing salad that can be prepared in no time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southwest
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 head green leaf lettuce (chopped)
- 2 avocados (sliced)
- 2 tomatoes (diced)
- 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 cup corn
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 2–3 tbsp hot sauce of choice (e.g., Chipotle Cholula)
- 1 lime (juiced and zested)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- ½ red onion (sliced)
- ½ cup tortilla strips
- Cilantro for garnish and lime wedges
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the chicken: In a bowl or zip lock, combine marinade ingredients and toss in chicken. Refrigerate for 8 to 24 hours.
- 2. Grill the chicken: Heat a grill pan over medium heat, cook marinated chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let cool before slicing.
- 3. Make the dressing: Mix ranch dressing and hot sauce in a small bowl.
- 4. Assemble the salad: Start with chopped lettuce, then layer sliced chicken, tomatoes, black beans, bell pepper, avocado, corn, red onion, and tortilla strips. Drizzle with spicy ranch before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 450g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Find it online: https://allfoodierecipes.com/spicy-southwest-salad/