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Mexican Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

URL: https://dudethatcookz.com/mexican-salad-with-cilantro-lime-dressing/

Ingredients

The salad

  • ½ cup red onion, diced
  • ½ cup green bell pepper, diced
  • 4 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 ears corn on the cob
  • 1 lb boneless chicken breast
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp coriander
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp sugar
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 3–6 pieces soft corn tortillas
  • 6–8 oz chopped romaine lettuce
  • 15 oz canned black beans, drained and rinsed

The dressing

  • ½ medium avocado
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro
  • cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • ¼ tsp ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 small lime
  • ½ cup water, divided

Instructions

  1. Dice the red onion and green bell pepper, and slice the cherry tomatoes in half.
  2. Season the corn with salt and pepper, coat with olive oil, and bake at 425°F for 10 minutes per side. Shuck the corn and set aside.
  3. Butterfly the chicken breast and season with paprika, chili powder, coriander, cumin, garlic powder, sugar, red pepper flakes, sea salt, and black pepper. Apply olive oil to ensure seasoning sticks.
  4. Cook the chicken in a skillet over high heat for 4 to 5 minutes per side, then slice.
  5. Cut the tortillas into strips and fry them in hot oil until golden brown, then drain.
  6. Blend the dressing ingredients in a food processor until smooth, adjusting water for desired consistency.
  7. Assemble the salad by placing romaine lettuce in a bowl and topping with chicken, corn, black beans, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, tortilla strips, and cheese. Serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
2-3
Calories
612
Total fat
12.9g
Total carbohydrates
53g
Total protein
36.2g
Sodium
2152mg
Cholesterol
18mg

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