Chipotle Chicken Salad Recipe Video

A super simple salad that is perfect for lunch or a light dinner.

Summary

Preparation Time30 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineCourse
TasteFeel
MethodDish
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Fresh cilantro3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs), chopped (For Dressing)
 Light sour cream2⁄3 Cup (10.67 tbs) (For Dressing)
 Chipotle chili1 Tablespoon, minced (canned in adobo sauce - For Dressing)
 Cumin1 Teaspoon, ground (For Dressing)
 Chili powder1 Teaspoon (For Dressing)
 Fresh lime juice4 Teaspoon (For Dressing)
 Salt1⁄4 Teaspoon (For Dressing)
 Romaine lettuce4 Cup (64 tbs) (torn or shredded - For Salad)
 Chicken breasts2 Cup (32 tbs) (For Salad)
 Grape tomatoes/Cherry tomatoes1 Cup (16 tbs), halved (For Salad)
 Avocado1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), diced (For Salad)
 Red onion1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs), vertically sliced (For Salad)
 Can black beans15 Ounce (For Salad)
 Can whole kernel corn9 Ounce (For Salad)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 422 Calories from Fat 111

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 13 g20.2%

Saturated Fat 4.1 g20.7%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 13.4 mg4.5%

Sodium 652.7 mg27.2%

Total Carbohydrates 38 g12.7%

Dietary Fiber 11 g44.1%

Sugars 6.3 g

Protein 38 g76.5%

Vitamin A 131.1% Vitamin C 37.3%

Calcium 14.4% Iron 20.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1. In a bowl mix together cilantro, sour cream, chipotle chili and grounded cumin.
2. Add in chili powder, fresh lime juice and salt.
3. Keep the dressing aside.

MAKING
4. In a large bowl combine lettuce and remaining ingredients.
5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.

SERVING
6. Serve immediately in a plate.

TIPS
You can make this spicier if you add a spoonful of the adobo sauce from the can. You may also substitute kidney or pinto beans for the black beans, if you prefer.
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