Cindy's Southwest Chicken Dinner Salad

Bursting with bold flavors and vibrant colors, Cindy's Southwest Chicken Dinner Salad is a hearty, wholesome meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings. Juicy, skillet-seared chicken breasts are seasoned to perfection with smoky chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder, then paired with a refreshing medley of crisp romaine lettuce, sweet corn, creamy avocado, and tangy cherry tomatoes. Rounding out the Tex-Mex vibes are protein-packed black beans, crunchy tortilla strips, and a zesty lime-yogurt dressing with a hint of honey sweetness. Ready in just 35 minutes and packed with fresh, healthy ingredients, this dinner salad is a crowd-pleaser that satisfies without weighing you down. Perfect for lovers of southwestern cuisine, this recipe is guaranteed to become a new go-to!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup Black beans
• 1 cup Corn kernels
• 1 large Avocado
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.5 cup Cilantro leaves
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin (for dressing)
• 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
• 1 cup Tortilla strips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Step 2

Season both sides of the chicken breasts with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Cook the chicken breasts in the skillet for about 6–7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Step 4

While the chicken is cooking, wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 5

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the avocado, thinly slice the red onion, and roughly chop the cilantro leaves.

Step 6

Rinse and drain the black beans, and add them, along with the corn, to the salad bowl.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, honey, ground cumin, Greek yogurt, and a pinch of salt to make the dressing.

Step 8

Arrange the sliced chicken on top of the salad and drizzle the dressing evenly over everything.

Step 9

Sprinkle the tortilla strips on top for a crunchy finish.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your Southwest Chicken Dinner Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2064.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1979.8

Total Fat 90.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.8g
Cholesterol 287mg	0%
Sodium 3708.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 163.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 44.2g	0%
Total Sugars 33.7g
Protein 146.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 592.4mg	0%
Iron 18.5mg	0%
Potassium 4009.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.6%

Protein: 28.5%

Carbs: 31.9%