Looking for big flavor, lots of crunch, and a bit of nourishment? Southwestern Chopped Salad is the one for the job. A crispy bed of romaine starts off this robust portfolio of ingredients. The tender chicken, sweet corn, nutty black beans, fresh tomatoes, hearty avocado, crispy red onion, salty cheese, crunchy tortilla chips, and fragrant cilantro will definitely add leverage to the flavor. The creamy, tangy Tex-Mex dressing that has a little bit of a kick is sure to be a game changer. So when you feel like you’re trying to keep all the plates spinning in life, and you need something to move the needle on your hunger, Southwestern Chopped Salad brings deliciousness and ease to the table and is the dish you’ll be circling back to over and over!
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 6 cups chicken, cooked and cubed
- 1 1/2 cups corn
- 1 1/2 cups black beans
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup tortilla chips, crushed
- cilantro, to taste, chopped
For the dressing:
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/2 jalapeño, finely diced
- 2 heaping teaspoons of taco seasoning
- salt, to taste
Directions
Step 1 –In a large serving bowl, add the lettuce, cooked chicken, corn, beans, tomatoes, avocado, red onion, cheese, tortilla chips, and cilantro.
Step 2 –In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, oil, honey, vinegar, garlic, lime juice, jalapeño, and taco seasoning.
Step 3 –Taste the dressing for seasoning.
Step 4 –Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
Step 5 –Toss the salad ingredients to combine.
Step 6 –Serve.