Description
Southwest Salad with Chipotle Ranch Dressing is a vibrant and satisfying dish that beautifully combines fresh ingredients to create a flavorful meal. This salad features grilled chicken, colorful vegetables, and a creamy chipotle ranch dressing that adds a spicy kick. Perfect for gatherings, picnics, or as a quick lunch at home, it offers versatility in serving options—enjoy it as a salad or wrapped in tortillas. Packed with protein and nutrients, this dish is not only delicious but also healthy, making it an ideal choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 Romaine lettuce heads
- 3 cans black beans (15 oz each)
- 3 cans corn (15 oz each)
- 4 tomatoes
- 3 bags grilled chicken strips (12 oz each of Fajita flavored)
- 3 bell peppers (red, orange, green)
- 16 oz Chipotle ranch dressing
Instructions
- Rinse romaine lettuce, chop into bite-sized pieces, and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Dice tomatoes and bell peppers; drain and rinse black beans and corn.
- Add grilled chicken strips to the bowl, followed by the diced vegetables and beans.
- Drizzle chipotle ranch dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until combined.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg