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Bright Southwest Chicken Salad with grilled chicken, corn, black beans, tomatoes, red onion, and creamy avocado ranch dressing in a hearty bowl.

Southwest Chicken Salad


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  • Author: meat and melt
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 portions 1x

Description

A hearty, fresh salad with grilled chicken, black beans, sweet corn, and juicy tomatoes, tossed with creamy avocado ranch dressing—ready in 30 minutes.


Ingredients

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  • 1 avocado, chopped
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp water (plus more if needed)
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • ½ packet ranch dressing mix (about 1/2 oz)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 (6 oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1½ tbsp fajita seasoning
  • 1 medium ear corn, husked
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
  • ½ cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • ½ small red onion, sliced


Instructions

  1. Blend all dressing ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Chill until serving.
  2. Toss chicken with olive oil and fajita seasoning. Grill chicken and corn over medium-high heat until chicken is cooked through and corn is tender, about 10 minutes per side. Slice chicken and cut kernels from corn.
  3. Divide lettuce, black beans, tomatoes, onion, and corn between two plates. Top with sliced chicken.
  4. Drizzle with avocado ranch dressing and enjoy!

Notes

Add cheese or tortilla strips for extra flavor and crunch. Thin dressing with more water or lime juice if desired.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Grilled
  • Cuisine: Southwest

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 460
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 690mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 23g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 33g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg