Description
Experience a burst of flavor with this Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad, featuring succulent grilled chicken, crisp romaine, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado. Tossed with a zesty lime dressing and topped with crunchy tortilla strips, this colorful salad is not just a meal but a celebration of taste. Perfect for summer barbecues or a quick weeknight dinner, it comes together in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cups fresh romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ½ red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 avocado (diced)
- 1 cup tortilla strips
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 limes (juiced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, cumin powder, and olive oil. Grill over medium heat for about 6–7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Let rest before cubing.
- While the chicken cooks, chop the romaine lettuce and prepare the other veggies: halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the red onion, and dice the avocado just before serving.
- For the dressing, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and chopped cilantro in a small bowl until well combined.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped lettuce, tomatoes, onion slices, diced avocado, tortilla strips, and cubed grilled chicken. Toss gently to mix.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving and toss lightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg