Description
Spice up your meal with this vibrant Spicy Southwest Salad! Bursting with fresh ingredients and a zesty ranch dressing, this salad is perfect for any occasion—from summer barbecues to quick weeknight dinners. Featuring grilled chicken, crunchy veggies, and creamy avocado, every bite offers an explosion of flavors. Plus, it’s quick to prepare and can be customized based on your favorite ingredients or what you have on hand. Ideal as a hearty lunch or dinner option, this salad is both nutritious and satisfying. Enjoy a deliciously colorful dish that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 head green leaf lettuce (chopped)
- 2 avocados (sliced)
- 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 2–3 tbsp hot sauce
- 2 tomatoes (diced)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 cup corn
- Tortilla strips for topping
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, honey, and avocado oil for at least 8 hours.
- Grill the marinated chicken on medium heat for about 5-6 minutes per side or until fully cooked. Allow it to cool before slicing.
- Mix ranch dressing with hot sauce in a small bowl.
- In serving bowls, layer chopped lettuce, grilled chicken slices, diced tomatoes, black beans, bell pepper, avocado slices, corn, and tortilla strips.
- Drizzle with spicy ranch dressing before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap proteins; shrimp or tofu work great too! Add toppings like shredded cheese or jalapeños for extra flavor.