Fiesta Grilled Chicken Salad

This delicious, meal-worthy salad features grilled chicken, black beans, and crushed taco chips plus lime juice and ranch dressing for punchy flavor.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 612 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
• 2 cups corn kernels
• 2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 4 cups torn romaine lettuce
• 2 cups mixed baby greens
• 1 cup crushed taco chips
• 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon cumin
• 0.5 cup ranch dressing
• 0.5 cup canned black beans, rinsed
• 0.5 cucumber, diced
• 0.75 cup chunky salsa

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Mix lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper together in a resealable plastic bag along with the chicken breasts. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 1 hour to overnight.

Step 3

Cook chicken on the preheated grill until juices no longer run pink, about 5 minutes per side. Allow to cool for about 5 minutes; roughly chop and refrigerate.

Step 4

Toss romaine lettuce, baby greens, corn, Cheddar cheese, black beans, and cucumber together in a large bowl. Set aside.

Step 5

Mix ranch dressing, salsa, and cilantro together in a small bowl. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently. Sprinkle salad with crushed taco chips and diced chicken and serve immediately.