Southwest Chicken Salad

Name: Southwest Chicken Salad
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 1 head romaine, chopped; 2 chicken breasts, grilled and sliced; 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup corn kernels; 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 avocado, diced; 1/2 cup ranch dressing

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Grilled chicken over crisp romaine with black beans, sweet corn, cheddar, and avocado, finished with creamy ranch dressing.

30minTotal time

4Serves

EasyDifficulty

Tex-MexGluten-Free

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Common allergens detected: Dairy

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Ingredients

Servings

Units

1 headLettuce
2Chicken Breast Halves
1 cupBlack Beans
1 cupWhole Kernel Corn
1 cupCheddar Cheese
1Avocado
½ cupRanch Dressing

How to cook it

5 steps

Step 1
Season the chicken breasts and grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat for 6 to 7 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and no pink remains.
Step 2
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
Step 3
In a large bowl, toss the chopped romaine with the black beans and corn kernels.
Step 4
Divide the salad among plates and top with the sliced chicken, shredded cheddar, and diced avocado.
Step 5
Drizzle with ranch dressing and serve immediately.

Nutrition per serving

520Calories

28.8gCarbs

28.5gFat

38.3gProtein

3.3gSugar

892mgSodium

AI-estimatedThese values are estimated by AI from the ingredient list and are approximate — not a substitute for a verified nutrition label. Actual values vary with brands, portions, and preparation.