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Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad

A vibrant and flavorful salad featuring chopped chicken, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing, perfect for a light meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup corn canned or frozen
Chicken
  • 2 cups chicken breast grilled and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Season the chicken breasts with cumin and chili powder, then grill them over medium heat for about 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
  2. Once cooked, let the chicken rest for a few minutes before chopping it into bite-sized pieces.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and corn.
  2. Add the grilled chicken on top of the salad mixture.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  4. Top with sliced avocado, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 6gSugar: 3g

Notes

For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in lime juice and spices for a few hours before grilling.

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