Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad with Candied Bacon

Name: Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad with Candied Bacon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 Servings
Ingredients: ½ cup mayonnaise; ½ cup sour cream; ¼ cup milk; ½ cup salsa; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 1 teaspoon dried dill; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper; ¾ teaspoon garlic powder; ¾ teaspoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 4 Slices thick-cut bacon; ¼ cup maple syrup; ¼ cup light brown sugar; 1 boneless skinless chicken breast; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper; ½ tablespoon olive oil; 3 cups chopped romaine; ¼ cup black beans; ¼ cup shredded or cubed cheddar cheese; 1 diced tomato; 1 Diced avocado; ¼ cup tortilla strips

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
2 Servings
Calories
1500 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad with Candied Bacon

Mason Duncan

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Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad with Candied Bacon. This salad is loaded with grilled chicken, fresh juicy tomato, creamy avocado, crunchy tortilla strips, black beans, cheddar cheese, and sweet and salty candied bacon. All drizzled with a homemade salsa ranch that is truly addicting!

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Ingredients

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Salsa Ranch

½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup milk
½ cup salsa
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried dill
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
¾ teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Candied Bacon

4 Slices thick-cut bacon
¼ cup maple syrup
¼ cup light brown sugar

Grilled Chicken

1 boneless skinless chicken breast
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ tablespoon olive oil

Salad

3 cups chopped romaine
¼ cup black beans
¼ cup shredded or cubed cheddar cheese
1 diced tomato
1 Diced avocado
¼ cup tortilla strips

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Instructions

To prepare the salsa ranch, in a food processor or blender add ½ cup mayonnaise, ½ cup sour cream, ¼ cup milk, ½ cup salsa, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, 1 teaspoon dried dill, ¼ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper, ¾ teaspoon garlic powder, ¾ teaspoon onion powder, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Blend for about 20 seconds or until all the ingredients are combined. Set aside. Store in the refrigerator in a sealed container.
To prepare the candied bacon preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Place 4 Slices thick-cut bacon on the wire rack.
Brush the tops with half of the maple syrup and sprinkle with half of the brown sugar. Bake for about 15 minutes.
Turn the bacon strips over, brush the tops with the remaining maple syrup, and sprinkle with the remaining brown sugar. Bake for an additional 10 minutes or until desired doneness.
Remove the bacon strips to cool on a plate lined with paper towels. The bacon will crisp and harden as it cools. Once slightly cooled, dice into small pieces and set aside for the salad.
To prepare the grilled chicken, season 1 boneless skinless chicken breast with ¼ teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper. Pour ½ tablespoon olive oil into a small skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is heated, add chicken and cook for about 6-7 minutes then turn the chicken over to continue cooking on the other side. Once the chicken is cooked through, and no longer pink on the inside, remove the chicken to a cutting board and allow it to cool for about 5 minutes prior to slicing.
To assemble the salad, lay 3 cups chopped romaine down, and top with the grilled chicken, candied bacon, 1 diced tomato , ¼ cup black beans, 1 diced avocado , ¼ cup tortilla strips, and ¼ cup shredded or cubed cheddar cheese.
Drizzle with the salsa ranch and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 1500kcal (75%) Carbohydrates 87g (29%) Protein 46g (92%) Fat 110g (169%) Saturated Fat 29g (145%) Polyunsaturated Fat 33g Monounsaturated Fat 39g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 195mg (65%) Sodium 2136mg (89%) Potassium 1930mg (55%) Fiber 12g (48%) Sugar 60g (120%) Vitamin A 7791IU (156%) Vitamin C 28mg (31%) Calcium 357mg (36%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1500 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	1500kcal	75%
Carbohydrates	87g	29%
Protein	46g	92%
Fat	110g	169%
Saturated Fat	29g	145%
Polyunsaturated Fat	33g	194%
Monounsaturated Fat	39g	195%
Trans Fat	0.2g	10%
Cholesterol	195mg	65%
Sodium	2136mg	89%
Potassium	1930mg	41%
Fiber	12g	48%
Sugar	60g	120%
Vitamin A	7791IU	156%
Vitamin C	28mg	31%
Calcium	357mg	36%
Iron	4mg	22%