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Spicy Southwest Salad

Spicy Southwest Salad
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Experience a flavor explosion with our Spicy Southwest Salad, a vibrant dish that perfectly balances fresh ingredients and zesty ranch dressing. Ideal for lunch, dinner, or as a side at gatherings, this salad features grilled chicken, crisp veggies, and a kick of spice that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you’re entertaining guests or simply craving something delicious and nutritious, this customizable salad is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 lime (juiced and zested)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • ½ cup ranch dressing
  • 2–3 tbsp hot sauce of choice (I used Chipotle Cholula)
  • 1 head green leaf lettuce (chopped)
  • 2 tomatoes (diced)
  • 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
  • 2 avocados (sliced)
  • 1 cup corn
  • ½ red onion (sliced)
  • ½ cup tortilla strips
  • Cilantro for garnish and lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken by mixing lime juice, zest, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, honey, and avocado oil. Coat chicken breasts and refrigerate for 8 to 24 hours.
  2. Grill the marinated chicken on a preheated grill pan for 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through. Let it cool before slicing.
  3. Combine ranch dressing with hot sauce to create the spicy ranch dressing.
  4. Assemble your salad starting with lettuce as the base and layering with grilled chicken, diced tomatoes, black beans, sliced bell pepper, avocado slices, corn, red onion, and tortilla strips. Drizzle with spicy ranch dressing and garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.

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