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,
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Thank you for this recipe, Dodi. It’s easy to understand why it’s Jack’s favorite hearty salad. 😋 You and Jack remain in my daily prayers. God bless you both. 🙏
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