Grilled Chicken Southwest Salad with Cumin Lime Vinaigrette

fresh salad greens with sliced grilled chicken on top

Grilled Chicken Southwest Salad with Cumin Lime Vinaigrette

5 Stars (2 Reviews)

Yield: 6 servings

prep time: 20

cook time: 18

total time: 38

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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