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Spicy Southwest Salad

A vibrant and flavorful salad packed with fresh ingredients and a spicy ranch dressing.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lime juiced and zested
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts
  • ½ cup ranch dressing
  • 2-3 tbsp hot sauce of choice
  • 1 head green leaf lettuce chopped
  • 2 pieces tomatoes diced
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 piece red bell pepper sliced
  • 2 pieces avocado sliced
  • 1 cup corn
  • ½ piece red onion sliced
  • ½ cup tortilla strips
  • cilantro for garnish
  • lime wedges

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl or gallon-sized zip lock, combine all the chicken marinade ingredients. Add the chicken breasts, tossing until they are well coated. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours—up to 24 hours if you've got time!
  2. Spray a grill pan with cooking spray and heat it over medium heat. Add in your marinated chicken breasts. Cook for about 5–6 minutes on one side before flipping them over to cook on the other side for another 5–6 minutes. Once fully cooked, take them off the heat and let them cool before slicing into thin strips.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together ranch dressing and hot sauce until well combined.
  4. Layer chopped lettuce in bowls or on a large platter. Top with sliced grilled chicken, diced tomatoes, rinsed black beans, sliced bell pepper, avocado slices, corn, red onion, tortilla strips, and fresh cilantro. Drizzle generously with your spicy ranch dressing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5g

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