Description
A delicious chicken taco salad with fresh ingredients and a creamy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breast cutlets
- 1 Tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large head romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 1 avocado (ripe, sliced)
- 1 cup tomato (diced)
- 1 cup black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or thawed frozen)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 cup crispy tortilla strips
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup salsa verde
- 2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together taco seasoning, salt, lime juice, and olive oil.
- Place the chicken cutlets in a shallow dish or resealable bag, pour the marinade over them, and let them marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator).
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from the pan and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, salsa verde, cilantro, lime juice, and salt until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste if needed.
- To assemble the salad, divide the chopped romaine lettuce evenly among four bowls or plates.
- Arrange the avocado slices, diced tomato, black beans, corn, and cilantro in separate sections on top of the lettuce.
- Slice the grilled chicken into strips and place it in the center or on one side of the salad.
- Drizzle the dressing over the top or serve it on the side. Sprinkle on the crispy tortilla strips.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier version, add sliced jalapeños.
- This salad can be stored in the fridge (without dressing) for up to a day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg