Hungry Girl Choptastic Chicken Fiesta Salad
Get ready to elevate your salad game with the vibrant and hearty Hungry Girl Choptastic Chicken Fiesta Salad! Packed with protein-rich diced chicken breast, creamy avocado, tangy shredded cheddar, and a rainbow of fresh veggies like crisp romaine, sweet cherry tomatoes, and red bell pepper, this salad is a flavor-packed feast in every bite. Black beans and corn add a touch of Southwest flair, while the zesty homemade lime-cumin dressing ties it all together perfectly. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or a healthy lunch loaded with nutrients. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, this colorful fiesta salad is as beautiful as it is delicious! Perfect for satisfying hunger while staying light and wholesome, it’s sure to become a go-to favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, diced
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup Corn kernels (cooked or canned, drained)
- 1 cup Black beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium Avocado, diced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together lime juice, olive oil, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, diced cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, corn kernels, black beans, shredded cheddar cheese, and diced avocado.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad mixture and toss to coat all ingredients thoroughly.
Sprinkle fresh chopped cilantro over the top for garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and flavorful Choptastic Chicken Fiesta Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2282 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.3 g | 140% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.2 g | 186% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 541 mg | 180% | |
| Sodium | 3153 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 132.3 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.5 g | 155% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.7 g | ||
| Protein | 204.9 g | 410% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1152 mg | 89% | |
| Iron | 15.9 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 4568 mg | 97% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
