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Southwest Chicken Salad
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Ashly Rivera
By Ashly Rivera

Southwest Chicken Salad

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Updated at: Sat, 29 Mar 2025 12:23:24 GMT

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the Chicken: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp cumin ½ tsp chili powder ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper Juice of ½ a lime For the Salad: 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1 cup black beans, drained & rinsed ¾ cup corn (fresh, canned, or roasted) ½ red bell pepper, diced ½ red onion, finely chopped 1 small avocado, sliced ¼ cup cilantro, chopped ¼ cup pepper jack or cotija cheese (optional, but
2boneless skinless chicken breasts
For
For the Chicken: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp cumin ½ tsp chili powder ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper Juice of ½ a lime For the Salad: 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1 cup black beans, drained & rinsed ¾ cup corn (fresh, canned, or roasted) ½ red bell pepper, diced ½ red onion, finely chopped 1 small avocado, sliced ¼ cup cilantro, chopped ¼ cup pepper jack or cotija cheese (optional, but
1 Tbspolive oil
For the Chicken: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp cumin ½ tsp chili powder ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper Juice of ½ a lime For the Salad: 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1 cup black beans, drained & rinsed ¾ cup corn (fresh, canned, or roasted) ½ red bell pepper, diced ½ red onion, finely chopped 1 small avocado, sliced ¼ cup cilantro, chopped ¼ cup pepper jack or cotija cheese (optional, but
1 tspsmoked paprika
For the Chicken: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp cumin ½ tsp chili powder ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper Juice of ½ a lime For the Salad: 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1 cup black beans, drained & rinsed ¾ cup corn (fresh, canned, or roasted) ½ red bell pepper, diced ½ red onion, finely chopped 1 small avocado, sliced ¼ cup cilantro, chopped ¼ cup pepper jack or cotija cheese (optional, but
1 tspcumin
For the Chicken: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp cumin ½ tsp chili powder ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper Juice of ½ a lime For the Salad: 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1 cup black beans, drained & rinsed ¾ cup corn (fresh, canned, or roasted) ½ red bell pepper, diced ½ red onion, finely chopped 1 small avocado, sliced ¼ cup cilantro, chopped ¼ cup pepper jack or cotija cheese (optional, but
½ tspchili powder
For the Chicken: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp cumin ½ tsp chili powder ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper Juice of ½ a lime For the Salad: 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1 cup black beans, drained & rinsed ¾ cup corn (fresh, canned, or roasted) ½ red bell pepper, diced ½ red onion, finely chopped 1 small avocado, sliced ¼ cup cilantro, chopped ¼ cup pepper jack or cotija cheese (optional, but
½ tspgarlic powder
For the Chicken: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp cumin ½ tsp chili powder ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper Juice of ½ a lime For the Salad: 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1 cup black beans, drained & rinsed ¾ cup corn (fresh, canned, or roasted) ½ red bell pepper, diced ½ red onion, finely chopped 1 small avocado, sliced ¼ cup cilantro, chopped ¼ cup pepper jack or cotija cheese (optional, but
½ tsponion powder
For the Chicken: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp cumin ½ tsp chili powder ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper Juice of ½ a lime For the Salad: 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1 cup black beans, drained & rinsed ¾ cup corn (fresh, canned, or roasted) ½ red bell pepper, diced ½ red onion, finely chopped 1 small avocado, sliced ¼ cup cilantro, chopped ¼ cup pepper jack or cotija cheese (optional, but
½ tspsalt
For the Chicken: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp cumin ½ tsp chili powder ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper Juice of ½ a lime For the Salad: 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1 cup black beans, drained & rinsed ¾ cup corn (fresh, canned, or roasted) ½ red bell pepper, diced ½ red onion, finely chopped 1 small avocado, sliced ¼ cup cilantro, chopped ¼ cup pepper jack or cotija cheese (optional, but
¼ tspblack pepper
For the Chicken: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp cumin ½ tsp chili powder ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper Juice of ½ a lime For the Salad: 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1 cup black beans, drained & rinsed ¾ cup corn (fresh, canned, or roasted) ½ red bell pepper, diced ½ red onion, finely chopped 1 small avocado, sliced ¼ cup cilantro, chopped ¼ cup pepper jack or cotija cheese (optional, but
6 cupsromaine lettuce
For the Chicken: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp cumin ½ tsp chili powder ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper Juice of ½ a lime For the Salad: 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1 cup black beans, drained & rinsed ¾ cup corn (fresh, canned, or roasted) ½ red bell pepper, diced ½ red onion, finely chopped 1 small avocado, sliced ¼ cup cilantro, chopped ¼ cup pepper jack or cotija cheese (optional, but
1 cupgrape tomatoes
For the Chicken: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp cumin ½ tsp chili powder ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper Juice of ½ a lime For the Salad: 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1 cup black beans, drained & rinsed ¾ cup corn (fresh, canned, or roasted) ½ red bell pepper, diced ½ red onion, finely chopped 1 small avocado, sliced ¼ cup cilantro, chopped ¼ cup pepper jack or cotija cheese (optional, but
1 cupblack beans
For the Chicken: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp cumin ½ tsp chili powder ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper Juice of ½ a lime For the Salad: 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1 cup black beans, drained & rinsed ¾ cup corn (fresh, canned, or roasted) ½ red bell pepper, diced ½ red onion, finely chopped 1 small avocado, sliced ¼ cup cilantro, chopped ¼ cup pepper jack or cotija cheese (optional, but
¾ cupcorn
For the Chicken: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp cumin ½ tsp chili powder ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper Juice of ½ a lime For the Salad: 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1 cup black beans, drained & rinsed ¾ cup corn (fresh, canned, or roasted) ½ red bell pepper, diced ½ red onion, finely chopped 1 small avocado, sliced ¼ cup cilantro, chopped ¼ cup pepper jack or cotija cheese (optional, but
0.5red bell pepper
For the Chicken: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp cumin ½ tsp chili powder ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper Juice of ½ a lime For the Salad: 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1 cup black beans, drained & rinsed ¾ cup corn (fresh, canned, or roasted) ½ red bell pepper, diced ½ red onion, finely chopped 1 small avocado, sliced ¼ cup cilantro, chopped ¼ cup pepper jack or cotija cheese (optional, but
0.5red onion
For the Chicken: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp cumin ½ tsp chili powder ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper Juice of ½ a lime For the Salad: 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1 cup black beans, drained & rinsed ¾ cup corn (fresh, canned, or roasted) ½ red bell pepper, diced ½ red onion, finely chopped 1 small avocado, sliced ¼ cup cilantro, chopped ¼ cup pepper jack or cotija cheese (optional, but
1avocado
For the Chicken: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp cumin ½ tsp chili powder ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper Juice of ½ a lime For the Salad: 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1 cup black beans, drained & rinsed ¾ cup corn (fresh, canned, or roasted) ½ red bell pepper, diced ½ red onion, finely chopped 1 small avocado, sliced ¼ cup cilantro, chopped ¼ cup pepper jack or cotija cheese (optional, but
¼ cupcilantro
For the Chicken: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp cumin ½ tsp chili powder ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper Juice of ½ a lime For the Salad: 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1 cup black beans, drained & rinsed ¾ cup corn (fresh, canned, or roasted) ½ red bell pepper, diced ½ red onion, finely chopped 1 small avocado, sliced ¼ cup cilantro, chopped ¼ cup pepper jack or cotija cheese (optional, but
¼ cuppepper jack
or cotija cheese, optional
½ cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream) ¼ cup mayo (for richness) 1 tbsp lime juice 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp milk or water (to thin if needed) 1 tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp chili powder ½ tsp cumin ½ tsp garlic pow
½ cupGreek yogurt
or sour cream
½ cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream) ¼ cup mayo (for richness) 1 tbsp lime juice 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp milk or water (to thin if needed) 1 tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp chili powder ½ tsp cumin ½ tsp garlic pow
¼ cupmayo
½ cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream) ¼ cup mayo (for richness) 1 tbsp lime juice 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp milk or water (to thin if needed) 1 tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp chili powder ½ tsp cumin ½ tsp garlic pow
1 Tbsplime juice
½ cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream) ¼ cup mayo (for richness) 1 tbsp lime juice 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp milk or water (to thin if needed) 1 tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp chili powder ½ tsp cumin ½ tsp garlic pow
1 Tbspolive oil
½ cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream) ¼ cup mayo (for richness) 1 tbsp lime juice 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp milk or water (to thin if needed) 1 tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp chili powder ½ tsp cumin ½ tsp garlic pow
2 Tbspmilk
½ cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream) ¼ cup mayo (for richness) 1 tbsp lime juice 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp milk or water (to thin if needed) 1 tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp chili powder ½ tsp cumin ½ tsp garlic pow
1 tspsmoked paprika
½ cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream) ¼ cup mayo (for richness) 1 tbsp lime juice 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp milk or water (to thin if needed) 1 tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp chili powder ½ tsp cumin ½ tsp garlic pow
½ tspchili powder
½ cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream) ¼ cup mayo (for richness) 1 tbsp lime juice 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp milk or water (to thin if needed) 1 tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp chili powder ½ tsp cumin ½ tsp garlic pow
½ tspcumin

Instructions

Step 1
🔥 Directions: 1. Marinate & Cook the Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, and spices. Coat chicken well. Heat a skillet or grill over medium heat. Cook chicken 5-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Let rest 5 minutes, then slice. 2. Make the Dressing: Blend or whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste. Zesty Southwest Ranch (Smoky & Tangy): ½ cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream) ¼ cup mayo (for richness) 1 tbsp lime juice 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp milk or water (to thin if needed) 1 tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp chili powder ½ tsp cumin ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp honey or agave (for balance) Salt & pepper to taste Optional: A dash of hot sauce for extra heat 3. Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, toss romaine, tomatoes, black beans, corn, bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro. Add sliced avocado, cheese, and chicken on top.

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