Southwest Chicken Salad Bowl
Southwest Chicken Salad Bowl with Cilantro Lime Dressing - bright, crunchy and delicious this bowl exemplifies salads don't have to be boring!
Servings 2
Calories 520kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large chicken breast
- Spice Mix
- 2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 avocado
- ½ cup tomatoes diced
- ¼ red onion thinly sliced
- 1 head romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
- For the dressing
- 3 limes juiced
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- cilantro
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- In a small bowl mix together the chili powder, salt, garlic powder, oregano, cumin and olive oil.
- Slather the rub all over the chicken breasts. Let it sit on there for about 30 minutes in the fridge.
- Grill the chicken for about 5 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the chicken. When the juices run clear, the chicken should be cooked through. Allow to rest a few minutes before slicing
- Make the dressing in a little bowl or mason jar. Mix up the lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, salt and pepper.
- To assemble the salad, start with the romaine and top with some tomato, avocado, red onion and black beans.
- Top the salad with the sliced grilled chicken and finish it off with that refreshing lime dressing.
Nutrition
Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 1252mg | Potassium: 1546mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 28330IU | Vitamin C: 57.4mg | Calcium: 184mg | Iron: 5.8mg