
By Beth Smith
Southwest Chicken Salad with creamy cilantro dressing
4 steps
Prep:10minCook:12min
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:12:31 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
35
Low
Glycemic Load
18
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories870.9 kcal (44%)
Total Fat47.1 g (67%)
Carbs51.5 g (20%)
Sugars8.1 g (9%)
Protein62.7 g (125%)
Sodium1030.8 mg (52%)
Fiber14.3 g (51%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings

2chicken breasts
medium

1 tablespoontaco seasoning

½ teaspooncumin

¼ teaspoonsalt

0.5juice of lime
reserve other half for dressing

1 tablespoonolive oil

2 cupsromaine lettuce
chopped

1avocado
ripe, sliced

1tomato
medium, diced

½ cupblack beans
rinsed

½ cupcorn
rinsed

¼ cupcilantro
for topping

½ cupsour-cream
or greek yogurt

¼ cupcilantro
packed, with stems

0.5juice of lime

¼ teaspoonsalt
Instructions
Step 1
In a medium ziplock bag, place the chicken breasts, taco seasoning, cumin, salt, lime juice and olive oil. Shake until fully combine and chicken is coated. Allow to marinate for 10 minutes or up to 2 days in advance.
Step 2
To cook chicken: heat a heavy skillet to medium/high heat (Be sure the skillet is very hot before adding chicken). Add 1 teaspoon oil of choice to skillet. Place the chicken on a skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side. Allow chicken to rest in pan for at least 5 minutes before cutting.

Step 3
To make the dressing: Place the sour cream (or greek yogurt), cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a blender or food processor. Pulse for a few seconds or just until the cilantro is fully chopped.</li>

Step 4
To Assemble: Place the chopped romaine lettuce on the bottom of a salad plate. Top with avocado, chopped tomatoes, black beans, corn, cilantro, and sliced chicken. Top with cold creamy cilantro dressing just before serving. Enjoy!

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