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Southwest Chicken Chopped Salad with Creamy Chipotle-Lime Dressing

A bold and satisfying chopped salad featuring grilled chicken, black beans, corn, and a creamy chipotle-lime dressing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 large chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
Salad
  • 5 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 0.25 cup red onion chopped
  • 0.25 cup cilantro chopped
Dressing
  • 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise optional
  • 2 tsp chipotle in adobo minced
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp honey

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with spices and lime juice.
  2. Cook chicken until internal temperature reaches 165°F, then rest and slice.
  3. Whisk dressing ingredients until smooth.
  4. Combine lettuce, beans, corn, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro.
  5. Top with chicken and avocado.
  6. Drizzle dressing, toss gently, and serve.

Notes

Store dressing separately for best texture when meal prepping.