Description
A vibrant Tex-Mex inspired salad with grilled chicken, black beans, sweet corn, romaine, avocado, and cherry tomatoes, all dressed in a smoky chipotle-lime dressing.
Ingredients
- Grilled chicken (sliced)
- Black beans
- Sweet corn
- Romaine lettuce (chopped)
- Avocado (diced)
- Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- Chipotle-lime dressing
- (Optional) Extra lime wedges for squeezing over the top
Instructions
- Grill the chicken until it’s fully cooked, approximately 6–8 minutes per side, until golden brown and juices run clear.
- Prepare the salad base by combining black beans, sweet corn, chopped romaine, diced avocado, and halved cherry tomatoes in a large bowl. Toss until evenly mixed.
- Slice the grilled chicken into strips once cooked and rested for 5–7 minutes.
- Add the sliced chicken over the salad mixture.
- Drizzle chipotle-lime dressing over the salad.
- Toss all ingredients gently together to combine and serve immediately.
Notes
For best texture, serve immediately after tossing. Keep avocado intact to avoid browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex