Grilled Chicken Southwest Salad with Cumin Lime Vinaigrette
Yield: 6 servings
This hearty Grilled Chicken Southwest Salad is bursting with flavor, with fresh greens, corn, bell pepper, tomatoes, and black beans, plus a vibrant cumin lime vinaigrette!
Ingredients
for the salad:
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon ancho chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 10 ounces romaine lettuce torn into bite-size pieces
- 1 cup canned black beans drained and rinsed
- 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 large red bell pepper cut into 1/4″ slices
- 2 cups lightly cooked or raw sweet corn kernels
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
for the vinaigrette:
- ¼ c. extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons grated lime peel
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- ½ teaspoon honey
- 2 teaspoons chopped cilantro leaves
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- For the salad: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Make sure your grill grates are clean.
- Coat chicken with a tablespoon of olive oil. In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle chicken evenly with this mixture.
- Grill chicken until done, then remove to a plate to cool. Once cooled, slice into strips.
- Spread the lettuce on a large serving platter. Arrange black beans, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, sweet corn, cheese, and chicken over the lettuce.
- For the vinaigrette: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl with a wire whisk until well blended. Makes about 1 cup.
- To serve: Serve with guacamole, your favorite tortilla chips or grilled/toasted soft tortillas, pickled red onions, and fresh lime wedges for squeezing over the top.
Notes
Nutrition Information:
Serving: 1 Calories: 358kcal Carbohydrates: 24g Protein: 22g Fat: 20g Saturated Fat: 6g Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g Cholesterol: 53mg Sodium: 496mg Fiber: 6g Sugar: 6g
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