Description
The Easy Zesty Southwest Chicken Salad Bowl is a refreshing and flavorful meal that combines grilled chicken, crisp veggies, and a tangy dressing. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this salad bowl guarantees a delightful culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of fresh romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup of diced bell peppers (red, yellow, green)
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 pound of grilled chicken breast, sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup of corn (canned or fresh)
- 1/2 cup of black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4 cup of zesty dressing (such as ranch or a vinaigrette)
Instructions
- Prepare all fresh ingredients by chopping the romaine lettuce, dicing the bell peppers, and halving the cherry tomatoes.
- Season the chicken breasts with your choice of spices and grill until cooked through.
- Once fully cooked, let the chicken rest before slicing it into thin strips.
- In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, grilled chicken, avocado, corn, black beans, cilantro, and jalapeños. Drizzle with zesty dressing and lime juice, then toss gently to combine.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain freshness.
- This recipe can be made vegetarian by substituting grilled chicken with blackened tofu or chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling and Tossing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg