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Southwestern Chopped Chicken Salad

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A vibrant salad combining cooked chicken, fresh veggies, and a creamy Greek yogurt dressing, perfect for quick dinners and meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 6 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 1 ½ cups corn kernels
  • 1 ½ cups black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 ½ cups chopped tomatoes
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • ½ red onion, diced
  • ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
  • Handful chopped cilantro
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • ½ jalapeño, finely diced
  • 2 heaping teaspoons taco seasoning
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Add romaine lettuce, chicken, corn, black beans, tomatoes, avocado, red onion, cheddar cheese, and cilantro to a large bowl. (Add tortilla chips just before serving to maintain their crunch.)
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, honey, apple cider vinegar, garlic, lime juice, jalapeño, and taco seasoning. Season with salt to taste.
  3. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Notes

Store salad components separately for best results. Keep the dressing in a sealed jar in the fridge. Add avocado just before serving to prevent browning.

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