Hungry Girl Choptastic Chicken Fiesta Salad

Get ready to elevate your salad game with the vibrant and hearty Hungry Girl Choptastic Chicken Fiesta Salad! Packed with protein-rich diced chicken breast, creamy avocado, tangy shredded cheddar, and a rainbow of fresh veggies like crisp romaine, sweet cherry tomatoes, and red bell pepper, this salad is a flavor-packed feast in every bite. Black beans and corn add a touch of Southwest flair, while the zesty homemade lime-cumin dressing ties it all together perfectly. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or a healthy lunch loaded with nutrients. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, this colorful fiesta salad is as beautiful as it is delicious! Perfect for satisfying hunger while staying light and wholesome, it’s sure to become a go-to favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, diced
• 4 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup Corn kernels (cooked or canned, drained)
• 1 cup Black beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 medium Avocado, diced
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together lime juice, olive oil, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, diced cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, corn kernels, black beans, shredded cheddar cheese, and diced avocado.

Step 3

Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad mixture and toss to coat all ingredients thoroughly.

Step 4

Sprinkle fresh chopped cilantro over the top for garnish.

Step 5

Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and flavorful Choptastic Chicken Fiesta Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1916.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2281.5

Total Fat 109.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 541.1mg	0%
Sodium 3152.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 132.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 43.5g	0%
Total Sugars 23.7g
Protein 204.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1152.2mg	0%
Iron 15.9mg	0%
Potassium 4567.6mg	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: 42.2%

Protein: 35.1%

Carbs: 22.7%