Love hearty salads? Then you need to try my Mexican Kale Salad and my Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad!
Southwest Chicken Salad
I love preparing healthy and delicious salads in the summertime because they’re filling without weighing you down with a ton of carbs. And this Southwest Chicken Salad is one of my favorites! It’s packed with fresh veggies, juicy grilled chicken, and my homemade Honey Jalapeno Lime Dressing. This can be a wonderful weekday meal or can be doubled or tripled to feed a crowd! Even better, you can customize this salad to your liking. Swap the veggies for what’s available in your garden, or mix in some fresh fruit. And use any protein you like! Steak, salmon, or taco meat would be delicious.
what you’ll need:
salad ingredients
Romaine lettuce Black beans Tomatoes Corn Pickled red onions Avocado Cilantro Honey Jalapeno Lime Dressing
chicken ingredients
Chicken thighs Lime juice Olive oil Spices: Onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper.
how to make a southwest chicken salad
Marinate the chicken thighs: First, marinate the chicken thighs for an hour in the marinade comprised of lime juice, olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper for at least an hour.
Then, grill for 4-5 minutes per side, and allow to rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Build your salad atop a bed of chopped romaine lettuce, then add the diced tomatoes, black beans, corn kernels, pickled onions, diced avocado, and fresh cilantro. Then, slice your grilled chicken, and place the strips on top. Lastly, drizzle with the creamy Honey Jalapeno Lime Dressing. That’s it! Divide among four bowls, serve, and enjoy.
More Salad Recipes To Try
Cucumber Avocado Salad Watermelon Feta Salad Chicken Cobb Salad Blacked Shrimp Salad Peach, Feta, and Blackberry Salad Italian Chopped Salad
