Description
A vibrant, protein-packed salad with grilled lime-marinated chicken, fresh veggies, and spicy ranch dressing. Perfect for meal prep, quick lunches, or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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2 tbsp lime juice
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1 tbsp honey
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1 tsp ground cumin
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1 tsp chili powder
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp salt
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1 tbsp avocado or olive oil
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6 cups mixed greens
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1 cup canned black beans, rinsed
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1 cup corn kernels
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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½ small red onion, sliced
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1 avocado, sliced
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½ cup tortilla strips
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2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
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½ cup ranch dressing
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1–2 tbsp hot sauce
Instructions
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Whisk together marinade ingredients. Add chicken, cover, and refrigerate for 8–24 hours.
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Grill marinated chicken 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked. Rest and slice.
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Mix ranch dressing with hot sauce for the spicy dressing.
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In a bowl, layer greens, beans, corn, tomatoes, onion, avocado, and tortilla strips.
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Top with grilled chicken and spicy ranch. Garnish with cilantro.
Notes
- For meal prep, keep dressing and tortilla strips separate until serving.
- Adjust hot sauce to control spice level.
- Use leftover grilled chicken for wraps or tacos.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Southwest American