Description
A fresh and flavorful Tex-Mex inspired salad with tender chicken, crisp veggies, and zesty dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup tortilla strips
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Season chicken with taco seasoning and cook until done (165°F internal temp). Let rest 5 minutes, then chop.
- Combine lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, black beans, and red onion in large bowl.
- Top salad with chopped chicken, cheese, and tortilla strips.
- Whisk lime juice, olive oil, and cilantro together. Drizzle over salad before serving.
Notes
- Store dressing separately if meal prepping
- Substitute grilled shrimp for chicken if preferred
- Add jalapeños for extra heat
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: taco salad, chicken salad, tex-mex salad, chopped salad, easy dinner