Description
A hearty and vibrant Chicken Taco Salad featuring shredded chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy cilantro lime dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup creamy cilantro lime dressing
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, shredded cheese, mixed salad greens, sliced avocado, and chopped red onion.
- Use salad tongs to gently toss the ingredients together, taking care to maintain the shape of the avocado.
- Drizzle the creamy cilantro lime dressing over the salad and give it another gentle toss.
- Serve immediately in individual bowls or family-style on a large platter.
Notes
Prepare ingredients ahead of time for a quicker assembly. Store components separately before serving to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Taco Salad, Healthy Salad, Mexican Recipe, Quick Meal