Why We Love This Mexican Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe
Doesn’t it look glorious? I mean, really. Have you ever seen a more satisfying looking salad? We’ve been taking measures lately, to make sure we include more and more fresh raw produce into our diet. I would guess we enjoy a “dinner salad” at least twice a week, if not more. I also try to eat at least one raw vegetable dish a day, so often I enjoy a salad at lunch. Yet to keep this up, my salads need to be exciting. There’s something marvelous about cool crisp veggies topped with hot protein, don’t you think? If I could demonstrate how I want to eat (all the time right now) on one platter, it would be this Mexican Grilled Chicken Salad. Veggies, veggies, and more veggies, topped with juicy seasoned grilled chicken, bacon, and crumbly cheese. Then smothered in a creamy spicy tomato ranch dressing. That pretty much covers it.
Mexican Salad Ingredients
Here’s what you need to make this fabulous bold chicken salad…
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast – boneless and skinless makes the chicken healthier Old El Paso Taco Seasoning – incredible for great flavor with little effort! Romaine Lettuce – the cool crunchy base of the recipe Grape or Cherry tomatoes – cut in halves to make them easier to enjoy Avocados – peeled, pitted, and sliced for presentation and for a creamy texture in the salad Fresh Corn Kernels – you can use the canned version of you like, but fresh corn always tastes best Cooked Crumbled Bacon – because bacon makes everything better Green Onions – finely chopped for a crunchy pop of flavor Crumbled Queso Fresco Cheese – a classic crumbly cheese sprinkled on many mexican dishes Thick Ranch Dressing – from the refrigerated section, not the dry goods section Fresh Spicy Salsa – added to the ranch dressing to create an amazing mexican dressing
How to Make Mexican Chicken Salad
The beauty of this avocado chicken salad is that it’s not only healthy and delicious, it’s also so darn easy to prepare. Sprinkle zippy Old El Paso Taco Seasoning over the chicken. This eliminates the need for all sorts of herbs and spices in one fell swoop. The taco seasoning coats the chicken, creating a vibrant crusty finish once the chicken is grilled. Just look… Our Mexican Grilled Chicken Salad is truly a feast for all five senses. It’s an aromatic, crunchy, and colorful dinner option that is perfect for spring and summer cooking. Finished with a simple 2-ingredient spicy tomato ranch dressing, this grilled chicken salad is at the very top of my shortlist right now.
See The Recipe Card Below For How To Make Mexican Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe. Enjoy!
Mexican Salad Tips & Variations
Greens: Feel free to switch out the romaine lettuce for your favorite kind of greens! You can use a spring mix, iceberg lettuce, kale, or simply spinach. Chicken: Chicken breast can be substituted with boneless, skinless chicken thighs, or make a bigger switch to salmon or shrimp! For a vegetarian Mexican salad, omit the bacon and chicken and add black beans. Toppings: Tomatoes, corn and green onions are mush haves here. But you can switch out the queso fresco for shredded mozzarella or cheddar! Add extra veggies like cucumber, olives or even some pickled jalapeños.
How Long Does This Recipe Last?
If you store the chicken apart from the other ingredients of the salad, it will stay fresh in an airtight container for 4 to 5 days. The salad greens and vegetables can last in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
What Is Queso Fresco?
Queso Fresco is a crumbly Mexican Cheese that is translated as ‘Fresh Cheese’. It is traditionally made from cow’s milk and is aged for just a short time to give it that fresh taste! You can find this cheese in the dairy section or cheese section in your grocery store. Or if there is a Mexican market near you they will most definitely have it.
Other Great Salad Recipes To Try
Thai Quinoa Salad Recipe Garlic Lime Roasted Shrimp Salad Recipe Brazilian Chopped Salad Recipe The Best Steakhouse Caesar Salad Recipe Thai Red Curry Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe Southwest Salad Recipe from Lil’ Luna
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