Description
Experience a flavor explosion with this Southwestern Chopped Chicken Salad! Packed with tender grilled chicken, crisp veggies, and a zesty lime dressing, this salad is perfect for summer picnics or cozy dinners. Bright and colorful, it’s sure to impress even the most dedicated salad skeptics. Quick to prepare and customizable to your taste, this dish transforms salads into a delectable fiesta on your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn (fresh or canned)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 4 cups romaine lettuce or mixed greens, chopped
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
Instructions
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder.
- Grill or sear the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before chopping it into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine red and yellow bell peppers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, lettuce, and cilantro.
- Drizzle lime juice and olive oil over the veggies; toss gently. Add chopped chicken and mix well.
- Serve immediately with additional lime wedges if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad serving (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg