Mexican Chef's Salad
Bright, bold, and bursting with flavor, the Mexican Chef's Salad is the perfect fusion of zesty ingredients and wholesome nutrition. This vibrant dish features crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, hearty black beans, sweet corn, creamy avocado, and tender diced chicken breast, all topped with a sprinkling of shredded cheddar cheese. Tossed in a zesty lime-cilantro vinaigrette with hints of smoky cumin, this salad delivers a refreshing and satisfying meal that's ready in just 15 minutes. Garnish with crunchy tortilla strips for an optional Tex-Mex twist, and serve as a light main course or a vibrant side dish. Packed with protein, fiber, and fresh Mexican-inspired flavors, this easy no-cook recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or lively gatherings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Black beans
- 1 cup Sweet corn kernels (cooked or canned)
- 0.75 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Cooked chicken breast (diced)
- 1 Avocado (diced)
- 1 cup Tortilla strips (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash, pat dry, and roughly chop the romaine lettuce. Transfer it to a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the lettuce.
Rinse and drain the black beans and corn. Add both to the salad bowl.
Add the diced cooked chicken breast, shredded cheddar cheese, and diced avocado to the salad mixture.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, chopped cilantro, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
Top the salad with tortilla strips, if desired, for added crunch.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2212 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 119.1 g | 153% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.5 g | 162% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 299 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 3567 mg | 155% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 182.9 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.8 g | 124% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.4 g | ||
| Protein | 125.9 g | 252% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 898 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 2897 mg | 62% | |
*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.
