Santa Fe Chicken Salad with Tangy Lime Dressing
Santa Fe Chicken Salad with Tangy Lime Dressing is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings together juicy grilled chicken, crisp vegetables, and a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for casual lunches or dinner gatherings, this salad not only tantalizes your taste buds but also adds a burst of color to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 skinless boneless chicken breasts
- 3 teaspoons homemade taco seasoning
- 4 cups romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ½ cup black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 large corn cob (or 1 cup of thawed frozen corn)
- 1 avocado (seeded and diced)
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons freshly chopped cilantro
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and taco seasoning. Let sit for 1 hour.
- Grill chicken on medium heat for about 8 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Allow to rest before slicing.
- Grill corn until charred on all sides; cool slightly before cutting kernels off the cob.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, green onions, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn kernels, and diced avocado; toss gently.
- Serve topped with sliced grilled chicken and additional dressing if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg