Santa Fe Chicken Salad
This delicious and veggie-packed salad makes a phenomenal lunch or dinner. It's full of tender, taco-seasoned chicken breasts, crisp greens, creamy avocado, hearty black beans, and an array of vibrant veggies, all dressed with the simplest yet most delicious Mexican-inspired vinaigrette.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 Tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2-3 chicken breasts sliced thin
For the Salad:
- 3 cups mixed baby greens
- 1 cup tomatoes
- 1 bell pepper seeded and sliced
- 1/2 cup black beans drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup corn kernels fresh/cooked, frozen/defrosted, or canned/drained
- 1/2 cup shredded carrot
- 1 avocado peeled and sliced
- 1/3 cup tortilla strips
- optional 1/3 cup shredded cheese
For the Dressing:
- 2 Tablespoons olive or avocado oil
- 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano
- kosher salt or sea salt and fresh-ground black pepper
Instructions
- First, make the chicken. Combine taco seasoning and olive oil in a small bowl, then rub this mixture all over both sides of the chicken. Grill or pan-fry the chicken over medium-high heat until browned on the outside and cooked through. Set aside to rest for 5-10 minutes prior to slicing.
- While chicken cooks, assemble the salads. Toss greens, tomato, bell pepper, black beans, corn, and shredded carrot together in a large bowl.
- To make the dressing, whisk or shake oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, and a big pinch each of salt and pepper together in a small bowl or jar. Pour this mixture over the greens and toss to combine.
- Divide greens among serving bowls, then top with sliced avocado, tortilla strips, and cheese if desired. Slice chicken and place on top. Enjoy right away!
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Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 383 kcal, Carbohydrates: 20 g, Protein: 29 g, Fat: 22 g, Saturated Fat: 3 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 14 g, Trans Fat: 0.01 g, Cholesterol: 72 mg, Sodium: 308 mg, Potassium: 1021 mg, Fiber: 7 g, Sugar: 4 g, Vitamin A: 4491 IU, Vitamin C: 58 mg, Calcium: 33 mg, Iron: 2 mg