Delish Tex Mex Chicken Chopped Salad
This colorful Tex Mex Chicken Chopped Salad combines fresh ingredients with a zesty dressing for a delightful meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken breast Grilled or baked, diced into bite-sized pieces.
- 4 cups romaine lettuce Chopped into bite-sized pieces.
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes Halved.
- 1 cup corn Can use fresh or frozen.
- 1 cup black beans Rinsed and drained.
- 1 cup bell pepper Diced, any color works.
- 0.5 cup red onion Finely chopped.
- 1 avocado sliced Adds creaminess to the salad.
- 0.5 cup cilantro Chopped, for garnish.
Dressing
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice Freshly squeezed for best flavor.
- 1 tbsp honey Optional, for sweetness.
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Begin by cooking the chicken until tender and juicy, then let it cool and cut into cubes. While the chicken is cooking, chop the romaine lettuce and prepare all the other vegetables.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine, tomatoes, corn, black beans, bell peppers, and red onion. Add the diced chicken once it's cooled.
- Whisk together the dressing ingredients in a separate bowl until well mixed, then pour it over the salad.
- Gently toss the salad to combine everything together and make sure each bite is coated in that delicious dressing. Top the salad with sliced avocado and chopped cilantro.
- Serve immediately as a refreshing meal or refrigerate for later. Enjoy!
Notes
This salad is easily customizable; feel free to add your favorite toppings or adjust the dressing to your taste!