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Santa Fe Chicken Salad with Tangy Lime Dressing

Santa Fe Chicken Salad with Tangy Lime Dressing

Santa Fe Chicken Salad with Tangy Lime Dressing is a fresh, hearty salad packed with black beans, roasted corn and tortilla strips tossed with a zesty lime dressing! This Santa Fe Chicken Salad is fresh and hearty with plenty of zesty flavor. It’s packed with grilled chicken breast and black beans so it’s a high protein meal. This salad has everything I love all in one place. It’s packed with grilled chicken breast, hearty black beans, veggies and crunchy tortilla strips!

Author: Flavor the Moments

Meal Type: Eggs Free

Cuisine: Mexican

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 530 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 2 - skinless boneless chicken breasts
  • 3 teaspoons - homemade taco seasoning
  • 1 large ear - corn
  • 2 tablespoons - olive oil
  • 2 - corn tortillas
  • 4 cups - romaine lettuce
  • 2 - green onions white and green parts
  • 1 cup - cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup - black beans
  • 1 - avocado
  • 1 cup - cheese cheddar or your favorite
  • 6 tablespoons - extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons - fresh lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons - pure maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp - cilantro
  • salt

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle with the taco seasoning. Let stand at room temperature for about 1 hour.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium and cook the chicken breast about 8 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Remove from heat, cover loosely with foil and allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  3. While the chicken cooks, place the corn on the grill and cook on all sides, turning every 3-4 minutes or until blackened. Remove from heat and cut the corn from the cob when cool enough to handle.
  4. Place the lettuce, green onions, cherry tomatoes, black beans, roasted corn, avocado, and cheddar cheese in a large bowl. Toss together gently, and serve on plates. Top with the chicken and tortilla strips.
  5. Place all salad ingredients in a small jar, cover and shake until combined. Drizzle the desired amount of dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
  6. Serve with optional toppings and enjoy!

Nutrition

Energy: 530 kcal | Total Fat: 29 g | Saturated: 12 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 0 g | Cholesterol: 91 mg | Total Carbs: 37 g | Fiber: 10 g | Sugars: 7 g | Proteins: 34 g | Sodium: 713 mg | Polyunsaturated: 6 g | Monounsaturated: 28 g

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