Southwest Chicken Taco Salad

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    605 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Southwest Chicken Taco Salad

This is the best ever Chicken Taco Salad. Fresh romaine lettuce, tossed with perfectly grilled chicken breast, cool slices of avocado, and creamy queso fresco cheese. There’s a savory crunch in every bite from the crispy tortilla strips and pumpkin seeds. And the cilantro salad dressing is beyond delicious!

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Ingredients

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SALAD

  • romaine lettuce, washed + cut/torn into bite-sized pieces.
  • 1-2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked + cut into bite sized cubes or thin slices
  • 1 bag tortilla strips
  • 1/2 -1 cup green pumpkin seeds
  • 1 cup queso fresco cheese, crumbled
  • 1-2 avocados, cubed

DRESSING

  • 1 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 1 pkg Ranch dressing mix
  • 4 tbsp salsa verde or green chilies
  • 2 cloves garlic
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Instructions

THE SALAD

  1. Toss all salad ingredients and already-made dressing together in a large bowl just before serving.

THE DRESSING:

  1. Place all ingredients in a blender and pulse until blended.
  2. Chill in fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • When using avocados in a salad, look for an avocado that’s ripe but still firm. This allows you to make nice slices or cubes that don’t turn into mush.
  • Look for green pumpkin seeds, NOT WHITE.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 605kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 58g (89%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Polyunsaturated Fat 19g Monounsaturated Fat 17g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 97mg (32%) Sodium 729mg (30%) Potassium 488mg (14%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1066IU (21%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 268mg (27%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 605 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 605kcal 30%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 58g 89%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Polyunsaturated Fat 19g 112%
Monounsaturated Fat 17g 85%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 97mg 32%
Sodium 729mg 30%
Potassium 488mg 10%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1066IU 21%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 268mg 27%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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