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Spicy Southwest Salad

Spicy Southwest Salad
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Spice up your mealtime with this vibrant Spicy Southwest Salad, a colorful blend of fresh ingredients and bold flavors. This salad is not just a feast for the eyes; it’s also packed with nutrients and protein, making it a satisfying choice for lunch or dinner. Featuring grilled chicken marinated in zesty spices, crisp vegetables, creamy avocado, and a kick of hot sauce mixed into homemade ranch dressing, this salad is sure to become a household favorite. Whether you’re hosting friends or meal prepping for the week, this customizable dish offers endless possibilities. Enjoy it as a main course or let your creativity shine by serving it in lettuce wraps or alongside tortilla chips for added crunch!

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
  • 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
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Marinate chicken breasts in lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, honey, salt, and avocado oil for at least 8 hours.
  2. Grill the marinated chicken on medium heat for 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through. Allow to cool before slicing.
  3. In a small bowl, mix ranch dressing with hot sauce to create the spicy dressing.
  4. Assemble the salad by layering chopped lettuce, sliced chicken, diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, sliced bell pepper, avocado slices, red onion, tortilla strips, cilantro, and lime juice.
  5. Drizzle with spicy ranch dressing before serving.

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