Southwest Chicken Caesar Salad
This loaded Southwest Chicken Caesar Salad is packed with flavor, texture and nutrition. This easy salad recipe is a delicious choice for a stress-free, wholesome meal.
Servings: 6
Calories: 456kcal
Ingredients
For the Southwest Caesar Dressing
- ¾ cup homemade Caesar Salad Dressing or good quality store-bought I like Litehouse brand
- 1 to 2 teaspoons Sriracha to taste
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon coriander
- ½ lime juiced
For the Southwest Chicken Caesar Salad
- 4 cups chopped romaine hearts
- 2 cups roughly chopped mixed baby greens
- 2 cups chopped or sliced fully cooked chicken I use rotisserie chicken
- 15 ounce can black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 cup frozen corn thawed
- 1 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes
- ⅓ cup chopped cilantro leaves
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar and/or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 or 2 avocados sliced
- tortilla strips or chips for garnish, optional
Instructions
Make the Southwest Caesar Salad Dressing
- Combine the dressing, Sriracha (to taste), cumin, coriander, and lime juice. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Assemble the Salad
- Scatter the chopped greens over the bottom of a large, shallow bowl or platter. Top with the remaining ingredients, through the avocado, placing them in rows or piles with a little separation between each.
- Top individual servings with the dressing and tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips.
Nutrition
Calories: 456kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 812mg | Potassium: 801mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 4728IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 168mg | Iron: 4mg