Smoked Chicken and Salsa Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Smoked Chicken and Salsa Salad—a vibrant, protein-packed dish bursting with smoky, zesty, and refreshing flavors. Crisp romaine lettuce forms the base, layered with juicy shredded smoked chicken, black beans, sweet corn, and tangy cherry tomatoes. A zesty homemade lime vinaigrette infused with garlic and cumin ties it all together, while fresh cilantro, diced red onion, and optional garnishes like creamy avocado and crunchy tortilla chips add a dynamic texture and bold taste. This no-cook recipe is ready in just 20 minutes, making it a perfect quick lunch or light dinner option. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or meal prepping ahead, this colorful salad is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups (shredded or cubed) Smoked chicken
- 6 cups (chopped) Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup (quartered) Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup (rinsed and drained) Canned black beans
- 1 cup (fresh, canned, or frozen and thawed) Corn kernels
- 1 small (finely diced) Red onion
- 0.25 cup (chopped) Cilantro
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons (or to taste) Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons (or to taste) Black pepper
- 1 cup (crushed, optional) Tortilla chips
- 1 (sliced, for garnish, optional) Avocado
Directions
Step 1
Prepare the base of the salad by washing and chopping the romaine lettuce. Place it into a large serving bowl.
Step 2
Add the shredded or cubed smoked chicken to the bowl with the lettuce.
Step 3
In a separate medium-sized bowl, combine the quartered cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn kernels, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro. Stir to mix evenly.
Step 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, garlic powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the tomato and bean mixture. Gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly, creating the salsa topping for the salad.
Step 6
Spoon the salsa mixture over the romaine lettuce and smoked chicken in the serving bowl.
Step 7
Optional: Sprinkle crushed tortilla chips over the top for added crunch and garnish with sliced avocado if desired.
Step 8
Serve the salad immediately and enjoy a refreshing, smoky, and zesty dish!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1386.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2036.3 |
| Total Fat 120.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 27.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 10.8g | |
| Cholesterol 403.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2539.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 126.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 31.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 21.5g | |
| Protein 120.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 349.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3596.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories