Description

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Spicy Southwest Salad, a perfect blend of freshness and zest that’s ideal for any occasion. Packed with grilled chicken, colorful vegetables, and a creamy spicy ranch dressing, this dish is not just a treat for the taste buds but also a wholesome meal option. Whether you’re preparing a quick lunch or an impressive dinner, this salad is versatile and customizable to suit your preferences. With its tantalizing combination of flavors and textures, you’ll find it hard to resist going back for seconds!

Ingredients

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2 chicken breasts
1 head green leaf lettuce (chopped)
2 tomatoes (diced)
1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
1 red bell pepper (sliced)
2 avocados (sliced)
1 cup corn
½ red onion (sliced)
½ cup ranch dressing
2–3 tbsp hot sauce of choice
Tortilla strips for topping
Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

Marinate chicken in lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, honey, and avocado oil for at least 8 hours.
Grill marinated chicken on medium heat for about 5–6 minutes on each side until fully cooked; let cool before slicing.
In a small bowl, mix ranch dressing with hot sauce to create the spicy ranch dressing.
In serving bowls or plates, layer chopped lettuce and top with sliced chicken, diced tomatoes, black beans, bell pepper, avocados, corn, red onion, tortilla strips, and drizzle with spicy ranch dressing.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 450g)
Calories: 590
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 920mg
Fat: 34g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 24g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 49g
Fiber: 15g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: For added flavor depth, consider marinating the chicken overnight. Customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of hot sauce in the dressing. This salad can easily be made vegetarian by substituting grilled chicken with roasted chickpeas.