Description

This loaded chopped chicken taco salad combines shredded rotisserie chicken, crisp vegetables, black beans and a creamy taco dressing for a quick nutritious meal. It comes together in minutes and is perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

Scale

3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken

4 cups chopped romaine lettuce

1 cup black beans drained and rinsed

1 cup corn kernels

1 cup halved cherry tomatoes

1 large avocado diced

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup tortilla strips

1/4 cup finely diced red onion

2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

lime wedges for serving

1/2 cup sour cream

1/4 cup salsa

2 tablespoons lime juice

1 teaspoon honey

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Shred the rotisserie chicken into bite size pieces and set aside.

2. Chop the romaine lettuce, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the avocado and finely dice the red onion.

3. In a bowl whisk together sour cream, salsa, lime juice, honey, cumin, garlic powder, salt and pepper until smooth.

4. In a large bowl combine lettuce, black beans, corn, tomatoes, chicken, cheese and avocado.

5. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until evenly coated.

6. Top with tortilla strips and cilantro, then serve with lime wedges on the side.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: salad
Method: no cook
Cuisine: tex-mex

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 salad
Calories: 450
Sugar: 5
Sodium: 750
Fat: 22
Saturated Fat: 8
Unsaturated Fat: 12
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: -
Fiber: 8
Protein: 35
Cholesterol: 105

Keywords: chicken taco salad, rotisserie chicken, chopped salad, taco salad dressing, easy weeknight meal, meal prep salad, loaded salad