Description
Experience a burst of flavors in every bite with this Zesty Southwest Chicken Salad, featuring tender, spice-seasoned chicken and vibrant veggies. Perfect for summer picnics or weeknight dinners, this dish is not just a meal; it’s an unforgettable culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 6 cups lettuce mix (romaine and spinach)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or canned)
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- Juice of 2 limes
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- While the chicken rests, prepare your vegetables by chopping the lettuce mix, halving cherry tomatoes, dicing avocado, and slicing red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine all the chopped veggies and add the sliced chicken once cooled. Drizzle with lime juice.
- Toss with your favorite dressing and serve immediately, or chill for later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl (around 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg