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Spicy Southwest Salad

Spicy Southwest Salad
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This spicy southwest salad is what dreams are made of! With an easy spicy ranch dressing and avocado, it’ll be your new go-to salad at home!

Ingredients

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Chicken Marinade:

  • 1 lime, juiced and zested
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • Spicy Ranch Dressing:
  • ½ cup ranch dressing
  • 2–3 tablespoons hot sauce of choice (e.g., Chipotle Cholula)

For the Salad:

  • 1 head green leaf lettuce, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 avocados, sliced
  • 1 cup corn
  • ½ red onion, sliced
  • ½ cup tortilla strips
  • Cilantro for garnish
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl or zip-lock bag, combine all chicken marinade ingredients. Add chicken breasts and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours.

  2. Spray a grill pan with cooking spray and heat over medium. Grill the marinated chicken for 5–6 minutes per side without flipping multiple times. Once cooked, set aside to cool, then slice.

  3. While the chicken is cooking, make the dressing by mixing ranch dressing and hot sauce in a small bowl. Set aside.

  4. Assemble salads with lettuce, sliced grilled chicken, tomatoes, black beans, bell pepper, avocado, corn, red onion, tortilla strips, cilantro, and lime wedges. Drizzle with spicy ranch dressing and serve.

Notes

You can adjust the level of spice in the dressing by using more or less hot sauce depending on your taste preference.

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