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How to Make Southwestern Salad

Our Southwestern Salad recipe brings the party straight to your kitchen with its bright veggies and bold seasonings. It makes a quick throw-together salad for any occasion, from simple lunches and dinners to huge get-togethers.
  • cook TIME 20 mins
  • prep TIME 12 mins
  • total TIME 32 mins
Course: Side DishCuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 248 kcal
Author: Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina

Ingredients (23)

  • 8 oz skinless boneless chicken breast
  • 3 oz avocados pitted, peeled, sliced
  • 3 oz corn
  • 3 oz cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 oz iceberg lettuce
  • 2 oz arugula
  • 1 oz red onion sliced
  • 2 oz canned black bean
  • 0.5 oz ricotta cheese
  • 3 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 oz tortilla chips
  • 1/4 cups cilantro chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Season 8 oz skinless boneless chicken breast with 1/4 tsp cumin, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1/8 tsp salt, 1 tbsp olive oil, and 1/2 tsp paprika. Toss the chicken and rub on both sides to evenly distribute the seasonings.

2

Preheat the air fryer to 375°F. Place the seasoned chicken down and air fry for 17 minutes.

3

While the chicken is being cooked, make the dressing by mixing 1/2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp apple cider vinegar, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/8 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp onion powder, and 3 tbsp plain Greek yogurt until combined.

4

When the time’s up, remove the air fryer basket and use a tong to carefully take the chicken out. Let it rest for a few minutes, then use a knife to cut it into 2-inch slices.

5

Lay 2 oz iceberg lettuce, 2 oz arugula, 1 oz red onion, 3 oz cherry tomatoes, 3 oz corn, 3 oz avocados, 8 oz skinless boneless chicken breast, 2 oz canned black bean, and 1 oz tortilla chips onto a large plate. Garnish with 0.5 oz ricotta cheese and 1/4 cups cilantro.

6

Use a small spoon to drizzle the dressing over the salad and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 248kcal | Fat 12g | Saturated Fat 2g | Trans Fat 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat 1g | Monounsaturated Fat 5g | Cholesterol 46mg | Sodium 256mg | Potassium 589mg | Carbohydrate 22g | Fiber 4g | Sugar 8g | Protein 17g | Vitamin A 830IU | Vitamin C 13mg | Iron 1mg