Southwest Chicken Salad

About This Recipe

This delicious southwest chicken salad features shredded chicken, black beans, corn, veggies, avocado, and cheese topped with tortilla chips and tossed in a creamy salsa dressing.. It's full of protein, fiber, and healthy fats for an easy, satisfying, and healthy lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

• 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce ((250 grams))
• 1 1/2 cups shredded chicken ((6 ounces))
• 1 cup diced bell pepper ((120 grams))
• 1 cup rinsed and drained black beans ((150 grams))
• 1/2 cup corn ((80 grams))
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved ((75 grams))
• 1/2 small avocado, diced ((70 grams))
• 1/4 cup diced red onion ((30 grams))
• 1/2 heaping cup shredded cheddar cheese ((1.5 ounces))
• 1/4 packed cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup tortilla chips ((1/2 ounce))
• 1/2 cup creamy salsa dressing

Instructions

1. Make your dressing. Mix all ingredients into a jar and blend to combine. Adjust according to taste.
2. Prep your salad ingredients. Chop your lettuce, bell pepper, tomatoes, avocado, onion, and cilantro. Shred your cheese.
3. Assemble the salad. In a large bowl or salad bowl, add lettuce, chicken, bell peppers, beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, red onion, cheese, cilantro, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour over the dressing and crumble your tortilla chips on top. Toss well to combine.
4. Enjoy! I like adding a few more crumbled chips on top for more crunch.