Description
A fresh and flavorful Santa Fe salad with grilled chicken, packed with protein and veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1/4 cup red onion, sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
Instructions
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium heat.
- Rub chicken with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, and salt.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest, then slice.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, tomatoes, black beans, corn, red onion, avocado, and cilantro.
- Top with sliced chicken and shredded cheese.
- Drizzle with ranch dressing and toss gently.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.
- Swap ranch dressing with lime vinaigrette for a lighter taste.
- Add crushed tortilla chips for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: healthy Santa Fe salad, chicken salad, protein salad