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Layered Chicken Taco Salad

Need an impressive looking salad for a picnic this weekend? Try making a Layered Chicken Taco Salad. Kid and adult friendly!!

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
  • 2 cans Mexicorn, whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, drained 11 ounce each
  • 3 large Roma tomatoes diced
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese
  • 2 green onions chopped (tops too)
  • 1 ½ cups southwest tortilla strips or chips
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
  • ¾ cup salsa
  • ¾ cup French Dressing

Instructions

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  1. In a large glass bowl, layer half of the lettuce and spinach. Top with tomatoes, corn, chicken and remaining lettuce and spinach. Top with cheese.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together with salsa with French dressing. Pour over top of cheese. Garnish with cilantro, green onions and tortilla strips.

Notes

  • Make layered salads in a large glass mixing bowl. That way you can see all the colorful layers before you divide up individual portions.
  • Assemble just before serving for best freshness and flavor.
  • To prep this ahead of time, chop all the vegetables and cook the chicken. Store separately in airtight containers in the fridge until ready to serve.
  • No time to cook your chicken? Grab a ready made rotisserie chicken from the grocery store!

Nutrition Information

Calories 450kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 17g Cholesterol 68mg (23%) Sodium 737mg (31%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 10g (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 450

% Daily Value*

Calories 450kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17g 100%
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Sodium 737mg 31%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 10g 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.