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Chopped Southwest Salad with Chicken

Course: Salad
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 500kcal
A chopped romaine-based salad with bright and flavorful Southwestern-inspired ingredients like garlicky roasted chicken, red onion, fresh corn, black beans, and salsa
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pound boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 3 limes divided
  • 3 cloves minced garlic or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • sea salt to taste
  • 16 ounces romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 13 ounces black beans drained
  • 2 cups sweet yellow corn
  • 2 ½ cups salsa
  • 1 cup Monterrey Jack cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking dish with foil and set aside.
  • Combine avocado oil, juice of two limes, garlic, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and sea salt then massage into chicken breast and allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, chop romaine lettuce, rinse, and pat dry. Cut remaining lime into five wedges and set aside.
  • Chop cilantro then add to romaine, followed by black beans, and corn. Toss until evenly mixed. Set aside.
  • Place marinated chicken on prepared baking dish and roast for about 30 minutes or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Slice or chop the chicken and serve with romaine salad mix, salsa, shredded cheese, and fresh lime wedges.

Notes

Meal Prepping
You can make southwestern chicken salad up to three days ahead of time. I recommend storing the toppings separately until ready the serve.
Storage
Store this easy chopped salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator and store the salsa or dressing separately. It will keep for up to four days.

Nutrition

Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 1291mg | Potassium: 1495mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 8988IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 283mg | Iron: 4mg