Jack’s Favorite Hearty Salad Recipe

This is a vibrant and hearty salad. It bursts with flavors, combining tender chicken and fresh vegetables. A zesty ranch dressing with a kick of taco seasoning completes it. Perfect for a light meal or a satisfying side dish!

Ingredients:

Dressing:

1 cup ranch dressing

2 tablespoons taco seasoning (hot or mild)

Salad:

3 cups cooked, cooled, and diced chicken

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, whisk together the ranch dressing and taco seasoning until well combined. Set aside.
Prepare the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken, chopped Romaine lettuce, diced tomatoes, cucumber, corn kernels, sliced green onions, black beans, cheese cubes, and chopped cilantro.
Add the Dressing: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad mixture. Squeeze the juice of half a lime over the top and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or individual plates. Top with crushed tortilla chips and garnish with jalapeño, toasted pumpkin seeds, diced avocado, or jicama if desired. Enjoy this fresh and flavorful Tex-Mex salad!

Nutritional Information:

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes

Kcal: Approximately 350 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings,