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Santa Fe Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe

Spice up your salad game with the Santa Fe Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe! Packed with flavorful chicken, fresh veggies and creamy salsa ranch dressing, this is delicious!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4
Calories: 623kcal
Author: Paige
Cost: $10-$15.00

Equipment

  • measuring spoons and cups
  • half baking sheet with parchment paper
  • large skillet or non-stick grill pan
  • can opener
  • Platter

Ingredients

  • 2 Chicken Breasts, boneless, skinless see note
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Taco Seasoning mix
  • 6 cups Assorted Green lettuces
  • 1 cup Black Beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup Corn, canned, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
  • 1 Avocado, cubed
  • ¼ cup Onion, red, sliced very thin
  • ½ cup Corn Chips
  • ½ cup Mini Bell Peppers, sliced thin
  • ½ cup Grated cheese, optional
  • ¼ cup Cilantro, optional
  • SALSA RANCH DRESSING
  • ½ cup Ranch Dressing
  • 1 tablespoon Taco Seasoning Mix
  • ½ cup Salsa, mild, chunky
  • 1 tablespoon Lime juice, fresh squeezed

Instructions

  • Rub the chicken breasts on both sides with olive oil, then rub the tablespoon of the taco seasoning.
    Cook four to six minutes per side in a grill pan or large skillet, reaching 165F degrees internal temperature with a meat thermometer. Set aside to cool until ready to assemble the salad.
  • On a large platter or divided among four dinner-sized plates, add the greens on the bottom, then top with black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado, sliced onion, corn chips, mini bell peppers and cheese and cilantro if using.
    Slice the chicken breasts and divide among the plates.
    For the dressing, add the ranch dressing, taco seasoning, lime juice and salsa to a small bowl and stir to combine. Drizzle over the salad and serve.

Notes

  • If you don't want to cook chicken yourself, buy a rotisserie chicken and use the shredded meat from it.
  • This recipe is easy to double or cut in half. Same with the creamy ranch dressing.
  • Try grated cheddar cheese, or any kind of cheese you'd like, or none at all.
  • Use thinly sliced green onions instead of red if you prefer.
  • Serve with sour cream too if you'd like.

Nutrition

Calories: 623kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 881mg | Potassium: 1367mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 7954IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 190mg | Iron: 3mg