A vibrant and hearty salad bursting with flavors, combining tender chicken, fresh veggies, and a zesty dressing for a perfect meal or side dish.
Ingredients:
2 cups cooked chicken breasts – shredded or cubed
2 cups romaine lettuce heads – chopped into strips (about 10 cups worth)
2 cups cherry tomatoes – sliced in half
1 cup corn – canned or thawed frozen
¼ cup sliced red onion
4 green onions – chopped small (about 1 cup)
1 ½ cups canned black beans – rinsed and drained
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
¼ cup chopped cilantro – optional
½ freshly squeezed lime
1 cup tortilla strips – or crushed tortilla chips
Salad Dressing:
1 cup ranch dressing – (see notes)
2 Tbsp taco seasoning – you can make your own (see notes).
Directions:
Prepare the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, corn, sliced red onion, chopped green onions, black beans, and shredded cheddar cheese. Toss gently to mix all the ingredients evenly.
Add the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, mix the ranch dressing with the taco seasoning until well combined. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat all the ingredients thoroughly.
Finish with Lime and Tortilla Strips: Squeeze the juice of half a lime over the salad for a fresh kick. Top with tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips for added crunch. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.
Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately for the best texture, or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. Enjoy this colorful and flavorful Tex-Mex salad as a main dish or a side!
Nutritional Information:
⏰ Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes
🔥 Kcal: Approximately 350 kcal per serving | 🍽️ Servings: 4 servings 🥗🌮
A vibrant and hearty salad bursting with flavors, combining tender chicken, fresh veggies, and a zesty dressing for a perfect meal or side dish.
Ingredients:
2 cups cooked chicken breasts – shredded or cubed
2 cups romaine lettuce heads – chopped into strips (about 10 cups worth)
2 cups cherry tomatoes – sliced in half
1 cup corn – canned or thawed frozen
¼ cup sliced red onion
4 green onions – chopped small (about 1 cup)
1 ½ cups canned black beans – rinsed and drained
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
¼ cup chopped cilantro – optional
½ freshly squeezed lime
1 cup tortilla strips – or crushed tortilla chips
Salad Dressing:
1 cup ranch dressing – (see notes)
2 Tbsp taco seasoning – you can make your own (see notes).
Directions:
Prepare the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, corn, sliced red onion, chopped green onions, black beans, and shredded cheddar cheese. Toss gently to mix all the ingredients evenly.
Add the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, mix the ranch dressing with the taco seasoning until well combined. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat all the ingredients thoroughly.
Finish with Lime and Tortilla Strips: Squeeze the juice of half a lime over the salad for a fresh kick. Top with tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips for added crunch. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.
Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately for the best texture, or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. Enjoy this colorful and flavorful Tex-Mex salad as a main dish or a side!
Nutritional Information:
⏰ Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes
🔥 Kcal: Approximately 350 kcal per serving | 🍽️ Servings: 4 servings