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    Tex Mex Chopped Salad

    Published: Jan 26, 2023 · Modified: Jan 26, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Tex Mex Chopped Salad is made with chopped chicken, romaine, corn, beans, and more! It's tossed in an easy Honey Lime Vinaigrette for a chopped salad that's flavorful, bright, and crave-able.

    Tex Mex Chopped Salad with Chicken

    Ingredients

    Here's what you'll need to make this recipe. The full recipe and ingredient list can be found at the bottom of the page.

    • Chicken breasts
    • Olive oil
    • Romaine
    • Green onions
    • Black beans
    • Corn
    • Tomato
    • Bell pepper
    • Red onion
    • Cilantro

    Honey Lime Vinaigrette Dressing: 

    • Olive oil
    • Lime juice
    • White wine vinegar
    • Honey
    • Dijon
    • Garlic powder
    • Salt & pepper
    Tex Mex chopped salad ingredients.

    Instructions

    Here's how to make this recipe in 4 simple steps:

    1. Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to make 4 chicken cutlets. Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
    2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side, until cooked through to 165°F. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes and then slice into thin strips.
    3. In a small bowl or jar, whisk or stir the dressing ingredients until emulsified (fully mixed and thickened).
    4. Add all of the salad ingredients to a large bowl. Drizzle of the dressing as desired on top and toss to mix. Serve immediately.
    Tex Mex chopped salad with chicken.
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    Tex Mex chopped salad with chicken.

    Tex Mex Chopped Salad


    • Author: Megan
    • Total Time: 25 minutes
    • Yield: 4-5 servings 1x
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    Description

    This Tex Mex Chopped Salad is made with chopped chicken, romaine, corn, beans, and more! It's tossed in an easy Honey Lime Vinaigrette for a chopped salad that's flavorful, bright, and crave-able.


    Ingredients

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    • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 4 cups chopped romaine
    • 3 green onions, chopped
    • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
    • 1 cup corn (canned or fresh)
    • 1 roma tomato, diced
    • 1 bell pepper, diced
    • ¼ cup diced red onion
    • ⅓ cup chopped cilantro
    • Tortilla strips, optional for topping (or crushed tortilla chips)

    Honey Lime Vinaigrette Dressing:

    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • 3 tablespoons lime juice (from 1 or 2 limes)
    • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • ½ teaspoon dijon
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • Salt & pepper, to taste

    Instructions

    1. Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to make 4 chicken cutlets. Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
    2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side, until cooked through to 165°F. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes and then slice into thin strips.
    3. In a small bowl or jar, whisk or stir the dressing ingredients until emulsified (fully mixed and thickened).
    4. Add all of the salad ingredients to a large bowl. Drizzle of the dressing as desired on top and toss to mix. Serve immediately.
    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 10 minutes
    • Category: Salad

    Keywords: chopped, salad, romaine, chicken, tortilla strips, southwest, mexican, honey lime dressing, lunch, dinner, meal prep, main course, big, easy, lime vinaigrette

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