Loaded Southwest Chicken Salad Bowl 🥗🍗🌽
Prep Time: 15 minutes ⏱
Cook Time: 15 minutes 🔥
Servings: 2 🍽
Calories per Serving: ~400 kcal
Ingredients 🛒
For the Salad Bowl 🥗:
2 cups mixed greens 🥬
1 grilled chicken breast, sliced 🍗
1/2 cup grilled or roasted corn 🌽
1 cup diced tomatoes 🍅
1/2 cucumber, sliced 🥒
1 avocado, cubed 🥑
For the Creamy Avocado Dressing 🥄:
1/2 avocado 🥑
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt 🥛
1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
1 tsp lime juice 🍋
1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
Seasoning 🌟:
1 tsp chili powder 🌶
1/2 tsp cumin 🌿
1/2 tsp paprika 🌶
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
Instructions 👩🍳
Season and Cook the Chicken 🍗: Rub the chicken breast with chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Grill or pan-sear for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
Grill the Corn 🌽: If using fresh corn, grill or pan-sear it until slightly charred. For canned corn, sauté with a bit of olive oil and seasoning.
Make the Dressing 🥄: Blend or mash together avocado, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Assemble the Salad 🥗: In a bowl, arrange the mixed greens as the base. Top with grilled chicken, corn, tomatoes, cucumber, and avocado cubes.
Finish with Dressing 🌟: Spoon the creamy avocado dressing over the salad and sprinkle with extra chili powder or paprika for a spicy kick.
Optional Add-Ons 🤩
Add shredded cheese or crushed tortilla chips for extra crunch 🧀.
Include black beans or pickled onions for more Southwest flair 🌯.