Servings
Font
Back
Grilled Chicken Southwest Salad with Cumin Lime Vinaigrette
0 from 0 votes

Grilled Chicken Southwest Salad with Cumin Lime Vinaigrette

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!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
18 mins
Total Time
38 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 358 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

for the salad:
  • 2 chicken breast large, boneless, skinless
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon ancho chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin ground
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
  • 10 ounces romaine lettuce torn into bite-size pieces
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed, canned
  • 2 cups cherry tomato halved
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into 1/4″ slices, large
  • 2 cups sweet corn kernels lightly cooked or raw
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
for the vinaigrette:
  • ¼ c. extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons lime peel grated
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh
  • ½ teaspoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons cilantro chopped leaves
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. For the salad: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Make sure your grill grates are clean.
  2. 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.
  3. Grill chicken until done, then remove to a plate to cool. Once cooled, slice into strips.
  4. Spread the lettuce on a large serving platter. Arrange black beans, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, sweet corn, cheese, and chicken over the lettuce.
  5. For the vinaigrette: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl with a wire whisk until well blended. Makes about 1 cup.
  6. 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.

Notes

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 358

% 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.

Report Abuse
Faster & Easier Access

Add to Home Screen

Install Cup of Yum on your Home Screen for one-tap access to your favorite recipes. Enjoy a faster, app-like experience, save recipes, organize collections, and print recipes anytime.

  • Access to 250,000+ recipes
  • Save recipes
  • Create recipe collections
  • Print recipes
  • Add ingredients to grocery list
  • Ingredient scaling

In Safari or Chrome on iPhone, tap the Share button, then scroll down and tap Add to Home Screen. If you don't see it right away, tap View More first.

Login to Continue
Forgot password?
Don't have an account? Register