Mexican Chef's Salad
Bright, bold, and bursting with flavor, the Mexican Chef's Salad is the perfect fusion of zesty ingredients and wholesome nutrition. This vibrant dish features crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, hearty black beans, sweet corn, creamy avocado, and tender diced chicken breast, all topped with a sprinkling of shredded cheddar cheese. Tossed in a zesty lime-cilantro vinaigrette with hints of smoky cumin, this salad delivers a refreshing and satisfying meal that's ready in just 15 minutes. Garnish with crunchy tortilla strips for an optional Tex-Mex twist, and serve as a light main course or a vibrant side dish. Packed with protein, fiber, and fresh Mexican-inspired flavors, this easy no-cook recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or lively gatherings.
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Ingredients
- 6 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Black beans
- 1 cup Sweet corn kernels (cooked or canned)
- 0.75 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Cooked chicken breast (diced)
- 1 Avocado (diced)
- 1 cup Tortilla strips (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash, pat dry, and roughly chop the romaine lettuce. Transfer it to a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the lettuce.
Step 3
Rinse and drain the black beans and corn. Add both to the salad bowl.
Step 4
Add the diced cooked chicken breast, shredded cheddar cheese, and diced avocado to the salad mixture.
Step 5
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, chopped cilantro, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 6
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
Step 7
Top the salad with tortilla strips, if desired, for added crunch.
Step 8
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1494.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2211.9 |
| Total Fat 119.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 32.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g | |
| Cholesterol 299.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3566.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 182.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 34.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 19.4g | |
| Protein 125.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 897.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2897.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories