Mexican Chef Salad
Bright, bold, and bursting with flavor, this Mexican Chef Salad is a colorful fusion of fresh ingredients and zesty spices, perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch or dinner. Crisp romaine lettuce forms the base for a medley of juicy cherry tomatoes, hearty black beans, sweet roasted corn, creamy avocado, shredded cheddar cheese, and protein-packed diced chicken breast. A vibrant lime-cilantro dressing, infused with garlic and cumin, ties everything together with a tangy, herbaceous kick. Topped with crunchy tortilla strips for the ultimate finishing touch, this salad is ready in just 20 minutes and serves a generous four portions. Packed with protein, fiber, and bold Mexican-inspired flavors, it’s both nutritious and delicious—perfect for healthy meal prep or a guilt-free indulgence! Ideal for fans of Tex-Mex cuisine, this recipe will quickly become a weekly favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup Roasted corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 3 ounces Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1 medium Avocado, diced
- 3 ounces Tortilla strips
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl along with the black beans, roasted corn, cheddar cheese, and diced chicken breast.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Add the diced avocado to the salad, being careful not to mash the pieces, and lightly mix.
Top the salad with crispy tortilla strips for added crunch and flavor.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, flavorful Mexican Chef Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
548 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.1 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.2 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 75 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 544 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.1 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.9 g | ||
| Protein | 31.8 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 214 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 806 mg | 17% | |
*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.
