Description
A delicious and healthy Southwest Chicken Cobb Salad topped with a zesty Chipotle Lime Dressing.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil (for dressing)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (for dressing)
- 1 tablespoon honey (for dressing)
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder (for dressing)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (for dressing)
- Salt and pepper to taste (for dressing)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, chipotle powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined. Set aside.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, diced chicken, cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
- Drizzle the chipotle lime dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are coated.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top of the salad.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes for the flavors to meld together.
Notes
- For added crunch, toss in some tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips just before serving.
- Substitute grilled shrimp or steak for the chicken to change up the protein, or make it vegetarian by omitting the chicken and adding extra beans or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg