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Santa Fe Chicken Salad

A vibrant southwest-style salad with grilled chicken, black beans, corn, and a creamy lime dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • to taste salt and pepper
Salad
  • 4 cups lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 cup black beans
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 0.25 red onion
Dressing
  • 0.25 cup yogurt
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp honey

Equipment

  • Grill or skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Season and cook chicken until done, then slice.
  2. Combine salad ingredients in a bowl.
  3. Whisk dressing ingredients together.
  4. Top salad with chicken and drizzle dressing.
  5. Toss and serve.

Notes

Add dressing just before serving to keep salad fresh.