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South West Chicken Salad

URL: https://www.africanbites.com/south-west-chicken-salad/

Ingredients

Dressing

  • ½ cup low fat mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup low fat sour cream
  • 1 whole lemon
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1-2 teaspoons sriracha
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon granulated onion powder
  • 1-2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • ¾ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ - ¾ cup buttermilk

Chicken

  • 1 pound chicken breast
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
  • to taste salt and pepper

Salad

  • 1 whole bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 large romaine heart, washed and chopped
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 1 ½ cups black beans
  • 2 ears corn, grilled or 1 ½ cups sweet yellow corn
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 ripe avocados, diced

Optional Toppings

  • to taste shredded cheese
  • to taste salsa
  • 2 cups crushed plantain chips or tortilla chips

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken with salt, taco seasoning, and pepper, then grill until cooked through.
  2. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before cutting it into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, tomatoes, corn, black beans, salsa, avocado, and green onions.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until well combined and adjust seasoning as needed.
  5. Serve the salad topped with chicken and dressing on the side.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4-6
Calories
544
Total fat
36g
Total carbohydrates
88g
Total protein
41g
Sodium
929mg
Cholesterol
80mg

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