
Grilled Chicken Southwest Salad with Cumin Lime Vinaigrette
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Grilled Chicken Southwest Salad with Cumin Lime Vinaigrette
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This hearty Grilled Chicken Southwest Salad is bursting with flavor, with fresh greens, corn, bell pepper, tomatoes, and black beans, plus a vibrant cumin lime vinaigrette!
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Ingredients
for the salad:
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon ancho chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 10 ounces romaine lettuce torn into bite-size pieces
- 1 cup canned black beans drained and rinsed
- 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 large red bell pepper cut into 1/4″ slices
- 2 cups lightly cooked or raw sweet corn kernels
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
for the vinaigrette:
- ¼ c. extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons grated lime peel
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- ½ teaspoon honey
- 2 teaspoons chopped cilantro leaves
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- For the salad: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Make sure your grill grates are clean.
- Coat chicken with a tablespoon of olive oil. In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle chicken evenly with this mixture.
- Grill chicken until done, then remove to a plate to cool. Once cooled, slice into strips.
- Spread the lettuce on a large serving platter. Arrange black beans, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, sweet corn, cheese, and chicken over the lettuce.
- For the vinaigrette: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl with a wire whisk until well blended. Makes about 1 cup.
- To serve: Serve with guacamole, your favorite tortilla chips or grilled/toasted soft tortillas, pickled red onions, and fresh lime wedges for squeezing over the top.
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Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
358kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
13g
Cholesterol
53mg
(18%)
Sodium
496mg
(21%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 358 kcal
% Daily Value*
Serving | 1 | |
Calories | 358kcal | 18% |
Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
Protein | 22g | 44% |
Fat | 20g | 31% |
Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 13g | 76% |
Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
Sodium | 496mg | 21% |
Fiber | 6g | 24% |
Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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