Southwest Chicken Salad
This Southwest Chicken Salad can be used for a salad for dinner or a meal prep for lunches. This recipe is zesty and delicious! It's easy to make and is very filling.
Ingredients
- 2 heads romaine lettuce (cut into strips)
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (cut into pieces)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (cut in half)
- 1 cup corn (canned and drained)
- ¼ cup red onion (chopped)
- 4 green onions (cut into pieces)
- 1 ½ cups canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
- ½ cup shredded Mexican cheese
- ¼ cup cilantro (chopped)
- 1 lime
- 1 cup tortilla strips
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl combine chicken, chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, corn, red onion, green onions, black beans, and shredded cheese.
- Toss gently to mix all ingredients together.
- In a small bowl combine ranch dressing and taco seasoning.
- If meal prepping, divide salad into four containers. Add sliced lime to container and put on lids. When ready to eat, squeeze limes, top with some dressing, and 1/4 cup of tortilla strips.
- If you are using it as a side dish, squeeze lime over salad, top with dressing, and tortilla strips. Mix again and serve.