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

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

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  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 Cholesterol 53mg (18%) Sodium 496mg (21%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

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.

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