Description
A refined take on a classic favorite with tender shredded chicken, smoky spices, crisp vegetables, and a creamy citrus-lime dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie or poached)
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (arugula + butter lettuce)
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional)
- 1 lime, juice and zest (about 2 tablespoons juice)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup roasted corn kernels
- 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 small red bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 avocado, sliced just before serving
- Optional: tortilla strips or toasted pepitas for crunch
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: whisk Greek yogurt, mayonnaise (if using), lime zest and juice, honey, cumin, and smoked paprika until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Warm the chicken if desired: sauté shredded chicken in a hot skillet with a drizzle of oil until golden and slightly crisp.
- Char the corn in a hot skillet or grill pan until blistered and brown.
- Build the vegetable mix: combine mixed greens, diced red bell pepper, black beans, scallions, and cilantro in a large bowl and toss gently.
- Combine chicken and dressing: fold chicken into the dressing until lightly coated.
- Layer the salad: arrange dressed greens on a platter, top with chicken, then scatter charred corn and avocado slices.
- Finish with extra ground black pepper, flaky sea salt, and cilantro leaves. Serve immediately.
Notes
Serve on a wide plate to showcase colors. Keep components separate for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing, Sautéing, Charring
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 30mg