Alamo Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad

A vibrant and flavorful salad combines tender chicken and fresh vegetables. It is topped with a zesty ranch dressing that has a kick of taco seasoning. Perfect for a light lunch or a hearty dinner!

Ingredients:

Dressing:

1 cup ranch dressing

2 tablespoons taco seasoning, hot or mild

Salad:

3 cups chicken, cooked, cooled, and diced

4 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped (about 1 head)

2 Roma tomatoes, diced

1 cucumber, seeded and diced

1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)

4-5 green onions, sliced

1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed

4 oz sharp cheddar cheese or pepper jack, cut into ¼” cubes

1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

Juice of 1/2 of a lime

1 cup tortilla chips, crushed

Jalapeño, diced, toasted pumpkin seeds, diced avocado, or jicama for garnish (optional)

Directions:

Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, combine the ranch dressing and taco seasoning. Mix well until fully blended. Set aside.

Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the diced chicken, chopped Romaine lettuce, diced tomatoes, diced cucumber, corn kernels, sliced green onions, black beans, and cheese cubes.

Dress the Salad: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad mixture. Add the chopped cilantro and lime juice, then toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.

Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual bowls. Top with crushed tortilla chips and garnish with jalapeño, toasted pumpkin seeds, diced avocado, or jicama if desired. Enjoy this refreshing and hearty salad!

Nutritional Information:

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 4 servings