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Spicy Southwest Salad

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 600
A vibrant and flavorful salad packed with protein and a spicy kick, perfect for a healthy meal.

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 1 lime lime (juiced and zested)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 chicken fillets chicken fillets
  • ½ cup ranch dressing
  • 2-3 tbsp hot sauce of choice ((i used chipotle cholula))
  • 1 head green leaf lettuce (chopped)
  • 2 tomatoes tomatoes (diced)
  • 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 red bell pepper red bell pepper (sliced)
  • 2 avocado avocado (sliced)
  • 1 cup corn
  • ½ red onion red onion (sliced)
  • ½ cup tortilla strips
  • cilantro for garnish and lime wedges

Instructions 

  • Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl, add chicken, toss, and refrigerate for 8-24 hours.
  • Heat grill pan, cook chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side, then slice.
  • Mix ranch dressing and hot sauce in a bowl, set aside.
  • Assemble salads with lettuce, chicken, tomatoes, beans, bell pepper, avocado, corn, onion, tortilla strips, cilantro, and lime juice.
  • Drizzle with spicy ranch dressing and serve.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate longer and adjust hot sauce to taste.
Calories: 600kcal
Cost: $15.00
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Southwest
Keyword: Chicken