Description
A flavorful and nutritious Chipotle Chicken Chopped Salad packed with protein and fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
- 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
- 1 cup black beans (canned, rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups mixed greens (romaine, spinach, or your choice)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and avocado.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- Serve the salad over a bed of mixed greens. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
- For best flavor, let the salad sit for about 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the dressing.
- Substitute grilled shrimp or tofu for the chicken to make it a seafood or vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg