Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad
Enjoy a refreshing Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad loaded with vibrant veggies and flavorful dressing. Perfect for meal prep—try it today!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
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- 3 cups cooked, diced chicken
- 4 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
- 2 diced Roma tomatoes
- 1 diced cucumber
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- juice of 1/2 of a lime
- 1 cup tortilla chips, crushed
- Optional garnishes: diced jalapeño, toasted pumpkin seeds, diced avocado or jicama
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by mixing ranch dressing and taco seasoning in a small bowl. Refrigerate while preparing the salad.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, corn, black beans, cheese, and lime juice. Toss well.
- Drizzle the chilled dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving topped with crushed tortilla chips and optional garnishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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