Ingredients
– 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
– 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
– 1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
– ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
– ½ cup tortilla strips
– 1 avocado, diced
– Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
For the Creamy Lime-Cilantro Dressing:
– ½ cup Greek yogurt
– ¼ cup mayonnaise
– 2 tablespoons lime juice
– 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
– ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
– 1 clove garlic, minced
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Creating Loaded Chicken Taco Salad with Creamy Lime-Cilantro Dressing is straightforward and can be accomplished with these simple steps:
1. Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, honey (if using), cilantro, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasonings to taste and set aside.
2. Cook the Chicken: If you’re not using pre-cooked chicken, season and cook your chicken in a skillet over medium heat for 7-10 minutes, or until fully cooked. Once cooked, shred the chicken and set aside.
3. Chop the Vegetables: Rinse and chop the romaine lettuce, halve the cherry tomatoes, and dice the avocado. Set all vegetables aside in a large mixing bowl.
4. Combine Ingredients: Add the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and half of the cheddar cheese to the mixing bowl with the chopped vegetables.
5. Mix: Gently toss all the ingredients together, ensuring they are well combined and coated.
6. Serve: Divide the salad mixture into individual bowls or a large serving dish. Top with the tortilla strips, remaining cheese, and diced avocado.
7. Drizzle Dressing: Just before serving, drizzle the creamy lime-cilantro dressing over the salad or serve it on the side for guests to add to their liking. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
These simple steps will enable you to prepare this incredible salad quickly and efficiently, leaving you with a satisfying meal that bursts with flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 31g