Santa Fe Salad
Sep 01, 2024 07:52 AM
Santa Fe Salad is filled with bold southwestern flavor and has the most wonderful texture. Romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, tortilla strips, avocado and cheese come together for the most amazing combination. And the creamy southwest dressing is the perfect finishing touch.
This Santa Fe salad recipe is zesty, fresh and full of southwest flavors you are going to love. It comes together quickly with very little effort in just 20 minutes, making it a go-to when I’m short on time but need big flavor. The ingredients are full of nutrients with plenty of protein and healthy fats that allows this salad to be a satisfying main dish. However, it’s also crowd-pleasing enough to bring to potlucks and other gatherings where there’s a spread of different dishes.
The lettuce, tomatoes and all of the veggies keep this salad light, yet filling. The taco seasoned chicken, black beans and corn give it a Mexican flair. And the black olives and avocado add flavor and texture. Add tortilla strips for a contrasting crunch and saltiness. Finally, top with the insanely delicious dressing that you’ll want to put on everything!
Ingredients:
- 10 ounces romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 ½ cups grilled chicken breast, chopped
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 avocado, diced
- ¼ cup black olives, sliced
- ½ cup queso fresco, crumbled
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- tortilla strips, optional for garnish
Dressing
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons cilantro, minced
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 tablespoons Southwest Seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
20 minutes
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