Spicy Southwest Salad
This Spicy Southwest Salad is a vibrant and satisfying meal that brings together a delightful mix of fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or potlucks, it features grilled chicken marinated in zesty spices, colorful vegetables, and creamy spicy ranch dressing. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up this nutritious dish that’s not only delicious but also customizable to fit your taste preferences. Add extra toppings or serve it in creative ways like wraps or on a bed of quinoa. Embrace the explosion of flavors in every bite and make this salad your new go-to recipe!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients
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- 2 chicken breasts
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 2–3 tbsp hot sauce of choice (I used Chipotle Cholula)
- 1 head green leaf lettuce (chopped)
- 2 tomatoes (diced)
- 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 2 avocado (sliced)
- 1 cup corn
- ½ red onion (sliced)
- ½ cup tortilla strips
- Cilantro for garnish and lime wedges
- 1 lime (juiced and zested)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in your favorite spices for at least 8 hours.
- Grill the marinated chicken on medium heat for about 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Prepare the spicy ranch dressing by mixing ranch with hot sauce.
- Assemble the salad by layering chopped lettuce, sliced chicken, diced vegetables, black beans, corn, and tortilla strips.
- Drizzle with spicy ranch dressing and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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