How To Make Chicken Taco Salad
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup crushed tortilla chips
- taco dressing ingredients:
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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In a bowl, combine the olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Add the shredded chicken and toss to coat.
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Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
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In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, red onion, cilantro, and cheddar cheese.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lime juice, taco seasoning, cilantro, salt, and pepper to make the taco dressing.
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Add the chicken to the salad bowl and drizzle with the taco dressing. Toss to combine.
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Divide the salad among 4 plates and sprinkle with crushed tortilla chips.
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Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 360kcal
- Total Fat : 12g
- Saturated Fat : 3g
- Cholesterol : 68mg
- Sodium : 589mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 31g
- Dietary Fiber : 8g
- Sugar : 5g
- Protein : 35g
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