Low Carb Chipotle Salad
Savor the smoky, zesty flavors of this Low Carb Chipotle Salad, a vibrant and healthy meal packed with bold spices and fresh ingredients. Juicy strips of chipotle-marinated chicken are seared to perfection and served atop a bed of crisp mixed greens, sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and tangy red onion. The star of the dish is the silky chipotle-lime dressing, made with sour cream and a touch of adobo sauce for a satisfying kick. Ready in just 35 minutes, this low-carb, gluten-free salad is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner that's as nutritious as it is delicious. Garnished with fragrant cilantro and a squeeze of lime, it’s an irresistible choice for anyone craving bold Southwestern flavors.
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Ingredients
- 1 large chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium avocado
- 0.25 small red onion
- 0.25 cup cilantro
- 1 large lime
- 0.25 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon chipotle in adobo sauce
Directions
Step 1
Begin by preparing the chicken. Slice the large chicken breast into thin strips.
Step 2
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, chipotle chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create a marinade.
Step 3
Coat the chicken strips evenly with the marinade, then cover and let them sit for at least 10 minutes.
Step 4
While the chicken is marinating, prepare the salad base by washing and drying the mixed greens. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the avocado, and thinly slice the red onion. Chop the cilantro leaves as well.
Step 5
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken strips and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked through and lightly charred.
Step 6
As the chicken cooks, prepare the chipotle dressing by whisking together the sour cream, the juice of one lime, and the chipotle in adobo sauce in a small bowl.
Step 7
Assemble the salad by dividing the mixed greens between two serving plates. Top each with equal portions of cherry tomatoes, avocado, and red onion.
Step 8
Place the cooked chicken strips over the salads, then drizzle with the chipotle dressing. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
Step 9
Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful low-carb Chipotle Salad.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (806.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 942.6 |
| Total Fat 68.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 16.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 6.3g | |
| Cholesterol 157.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1465.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 43.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 14.3g | |
| Protein 52.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 236.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2146.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories