Southwestern Grilled Chicken Salad
This hearty Southwest chicken salad combines crisp romaine with fajita-seasoned chicken, sweet corn, black beans, grape tomatoes, and red onion. A creamy avocado ranch dressing, brightened with fresh lime juice, ties the fresh vegetables and smoky-seasoned chicken together. Serve it for a satisfying lunch or a light dinner any time of year.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Southwestern Grilled Chicken Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 35
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 43
- Inflammatory
- 65
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Combine avocado, sour cream, mayonnaise, water, lime juice, ranch seasoning, and salt in a food processor. Blend until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- 3
Place the chicken in a bowl. Add olive oil and fajita seasoning. Toss until evenly combined.
- 4
Prepare a grill over medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Add chicken and corn. Grill, turning once, until corn is tender and chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the center should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer to a cutting board.
- 5
Divide romaine, tomatoes, black beans, and onions between two serving plates. Cut corn off the cob; divide between the two plates.
- 6
Slice the chicken breast and divide it between the two plates. Drizzle each salad with avocado dressing to serve.
- Calories 815.67 kcal High 41%
- Protein 57.81 g Good Source 116%
- Carbohydrate 68.34 g 25%
- Total Fat 36.41 g High 47%
- Saturated Fat 7.63 g High 38%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 129.88 mg High 43%
- Sodium 1114.31 mg High 48%
- Dietary Fiber 19.08 g Good Source 68%
- Total Sugars 11.86 g --
- Added Sugars 2.49 g Low Source 5%
- Calcium 213.72 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 5.89 mg Good Source 33%
- Potassium 1063.56 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin A 165.37 mcg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin C 32.68 mg Good Source 36%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Southwestern Grilled Chicken Salad is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 2, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Avocado, Black Beans, Chicken Breast, and Corn. Each serving provides about 815.67 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 16 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, Corn on the Cob. The full list of 16 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 815.67 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Southwestern Grilled Chicken Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Southwestern Grilled Chicken Salad healthy?
- Southwestern Grilled Chicken Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 815.67 calories and 57.81 g of protein, or 116% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1114.31 mg (48% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.63 g (38% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Eggs, Milk, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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