Like Earl's Santa Fe Salad

Revamp your salad game with this vibrant and flavorful "Like Earl's Santa Fe Salad," a perfect blend of bold ingredients and zesty dressing inspired by a fan-favorite restaurant recipe. Crisp romaine lettuce serves as the foundation, topped with tender grilled chicken, creamy avocado, sweet fire-roasted corn, and hearty black beans. Juicy grape tomatoes, crunchy tortilla strips, and a sprinkle of tangy feta cheese deliver delicious contrast, while fresh cilantro adds a pop of herbaceous freshness. The star of the show is a homemade lime-cumin vinaigrette, made with olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, and garlic for the ultimate zing. Ready in just 35 minutes, this crowd-pleasing dish makes for a satisfying lunch, dinner, or party centerpiece. Perfect for lovers of Tex-Mex flavors, this Santa Fe-inspired salad beautifully balances textures and tastes for a nourishing yet indulgent experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Romaine lettuce
• 2 pieces Grilled chicken breast
• 1 large Avocado
• 1 cup Black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup Fire-roasted corn kernels (canned or fresh, cooked)
• 1 cup Grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup Crispy tortilla strips
• 0.25 cup Cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.75 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, lime juice, honey, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Set aside.

Step 2

Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with a pinch of salt and pepper. Grill the chicken until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips.

Step 3

Wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Place the lettuce in a large salad bowl.

Step 4

Add the black beans, fire-roasted corn, grape tomatoes, and chopped cilantro to the bowl with the lettuce.

Step 5

Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and slice it into thin wedges. Add the avocado slices to the salad.

Step 6

Sprinkle the salad with crumbled feta cheese and crispy tortilla strips for added texture and flavor.

Step 7

Top the salad with the sliced grilled chicken.

Step 8

Drizzle the lime vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are coated evenly.

Step 9

Serve immediately, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1828.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3327.3

Total Fat 191.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 41.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.8g
Cholesterol 359.2mg	0%
Sodium 5543.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 280.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 48.9g	0%
Total Sugars 28.0g
Protein 145.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1014.7mg	0%
Iron 17.9mg	0%
Potassium 4428.3mg	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: 50.3%

Protein: 17.0%

Carbs: 32.7%