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Spicy Southwest Salad

A vibrant dish with crisp lettuce, tender chicken, and creamy avocado, tossed in a zesty marinade and topped with a spicy ranch dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lime Juiced and zested
  • 1 tsp garlic powder Adds savory depth
  • ½ tsp cumin Brings warmth and earthiness
  • 1 tsp chili powder Offers mild heat
  • ½ tsp salt Balances flavors
  • 2 tbsp honey Provides sweetness
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil Creates dressing texture
  • ½ cup ranch dressing Base for dressing
  • 2-3 tbsp hot sauce Choose your favorite
  • 1 head green leaf lettuce Chopped
  • 2 tomatoes Diced
  • 1 can black beans Drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn
  • ½ cup tortilla strips For crunch
  • cilantro For garnish
  • lime wedges For serving

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl or zip lock bag, combine lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, honey, and avocado oil. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
  2. Preheat a grill pan over medium heat, spray with cooking spray, and grill chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. Mix ranch dressing with hot sauce in a small bowl and set aside.
  4. Slice the grilled chicken and layer chopped lettuce, chicken, tomatoes, black beans, bell pepper, avocado, corn, red onion, and tortilla strips in serving bowls.
  5. Drizzle spicy ranch dressing over the salad and toss gently or leave layered.
  6. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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