Southwestern Grilled Chicken Salad
Southwestern Grilled Chicken Salad layers juicy spice-rubbed chicken over crisp romaine with sweet corn, black beans, and tomatoes for a vibrant balance of smoky, bright, and creamy notes. A tangy lime-avocado-ranch dressing ties it all together, adding cool richness to every bite. It’s perfect for a hearty lunch or a light dinner when you want bold flavor with fresh, crunchy textures.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
In a food processor, combine avocado, sour cream, mayonnaise, water, lime juice, ranch seasoning, and salt. Blend until smooth, then refrigerate until needed.
- 3
Place the chicken in a bowl, add olive oil and fajita seasoning, and toss until evenly coated.
- 4
Preheat a grill to medium-high and lightly oil the grate. Place the chicken and corn on the grill; cook, turning once, until the corn is tender and the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the center should register 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Move them to a cutting board.
- 5
Split the romaine, tomatoes, black beans, and onions between two serving plates. Cut the corn off the cob and divide it between the two plates.
- 6
Slice the chicken breast and divide it between the 2 plates. Drizzle each salad with the avocado dressing to serve.
- Calories 1105.96 kcal High
- Protein 123.86 g Good Source
- Carbs 67.66 g Moderate
- Total Fat 39.56 g High
- Saturated Fat 7.57 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 305.64 mg High
- Sodium 705.86 mg High
- Fiber 19.24 g Good Source
- Sugar 7.57 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.86 g Low Source
- Calcium 213.99 mg Moderate
- Iron 7.78 mg Good Source
- Potassium 1091.8 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 155.2 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 33.72 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Southwestern Grilled Chicken Salad is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 2, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Avocado, Black Beans, Chicken Breast, and Corn on the Cob. Each serving provides about 1105.96 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Southwestern Grilled Chicken Salad?
- It is a Tex-Mex salad recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Southwestern Grilled Chicken Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado, Black Beans, Chicken Breast, Corn on the Cob, Fajita Seasoning. The full list of 15 is above.
- What goes well with Southwestern Grilled Chicken Salad?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Southwestern Grilled Chicken Salad?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1105.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Southwestern Grilled Chicken Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 6 steps.
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