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Southwest Salad
This vibrant Southwest Salad is the perfect balance of smoky, spicy, and crisp. Juicy seasoned chicken pairs with black beans, sweet corn, and crunchy tortilla strips—while a drizzle of chipotle mayo dressing and a generous scoop of Good Foods Spicy Southwest Guacamole pull everything together.
It’s a hearty, colorful salad that works just as well for a quick weeknight dinner as it does for meal prep or summer entertaining. Each bite is creamy, crunchy, and full of bold Southwest flair!
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Easy
30 MIN
6
Instructions
Prepare the chicken. :
- In a small bowl mix together all of the seasonings.
- Sprinkle the seasonings over both sides of the chicken.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook 6-7 minutes per side, until browned.
Prepare the chipotle mayo dressing.:
- In a small bowl mix together the mayonnaise and adobo sauce.
Assemble the salad.:
- Place a bed of romaine on a large platter.
- Place the remaining salad ingredients, including the chicken, in lines or sections across the platter.
- Drizzle with the dressing and sprinkle with cilantro.
what you’ll need
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CHICKEN:
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1 pound chicken breast
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1 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon chili powder
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1/2 teaspoon cumin
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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¼ teaspoon paprika
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SALAD:
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1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
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1 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
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1 cup tortilla strips
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1 cup corn
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1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
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1 package Good Foods Spicy Southwest Guacamole
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1 medium orange bell pepper, sliced into short strips
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1 small red onion sliced
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1 bunch green onions, sliced
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¼ cup chopped cilantro, for topping
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CHIPOTLE MAYO DRESSING:
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½ cup mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon sauce from chipotles in adobo