Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of Santa Fe Chicken Salad, a wholesome and nutritious dish perfect for any meal. This delightful salad features tender grilled chicken paired with a colorful assortment of fresh vegetables, creamy avocado, and protein-packed black beans, all drizzled with zesty salsa. In under 30 minutes, you can enjoy a satisfying meal that’s as easy to make as it is healthy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cups mixed greens (romaine lettuce and spinach)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup salsa
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked (165°F internal temperature).
- While grilling, wash and chop mixed greens, halve cherry tomatoes, and dice avocado; rinse black beans.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, black beans, cherry tomatoes, and avocado. Slice the grilled chicken and add to the bowl.
- Pour salsa over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately or store components separately in the refrigerator for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 465mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg