Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad
Discover a delightful take on summer dining with this Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad! This vibrant dish features a colorful mix of fresh vegetables, hearty chicken, and a zesty homemade dressing that ties all the flavors together. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. Enjoy it as a satisfying main course or a refreshing side dish—everyone at the table will love its lively flavors!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
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- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 2 Tbsp taco seasoning
- 3 cups cooked chicken (diced)
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 2 Roma tomatoes (diced)
- 1 cucumber (seeded and diced)
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 4 green onions (sliced)
- 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 4 oz cheese (cubed)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 1 cup tortilla chips (crushed)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine ranch dressing and taco seasoning; refrigerate.
- In a large bowl, mix chicken, Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, corn, green onions, black beans, cheese cubes, cilantro, lime juice, and crushed tortilla chips until well combined.
- Gradually add the dressing while tossing gently until everything is coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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