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    Home » Main Course » Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad

    Published: Aug 3, 2017 · Modified: Jun 18, 2020 by Lisa Johnson

    Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad

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    This toss together Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad is perfect for busy nights | cookingwithcurls.com

    Are you still looking for a simple, toss together meal for days when you are too busy to think straight? This Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad is exactly what you need! I have been trying to update the photos in my Southwest Chicken Salads for Spring and Summer, and decided to create another variation while all of the ingredients were sitting on the counter.....

    This toss together Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad is perfect for busy nights | cookingwithcurls.com

    None of my other salads contain cheese, so I thought it was time to shake things up...I even added tortilla chips! I feel so out of control, LOL No, not really. This Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad has a little bit of everything for everyone in the family. If you don't like or eat cheese, then leave it out. Don't like soggy tortilla chips? Serve them on the side....

    This Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad is full of flavor, deliciously healthy, and a favorite for the whole family | cookingwithcurls.com

    I tried to keep my Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad as healthy as possible to make up for that insanely decadent Old-Fashioned Chocolate Fudge Cake from the other day...wow, was that rich and chocolaty!! I am even confident that this salad would qualify for Whole 30, Primal, and Paleo with a couple tweaks. {no black beans, corn, or chips}

    How to make a Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad

    Start by finding the largest bowl that you own. Add the lettuce, tomatoes, bell pepper, black beans, corn, green onions, cilantro, and cheese.....

    Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad bowl cookingwithcurls.com

    Drizzle on the lime juice and Ranch Dressing**. Toss to combine.....

    Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad dressing cookingwithcurls.com

    If serving immediately, add in the tortilla chips and avocado and gently toss together. Serve with additional chips.....

    Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad | cookingwithcurls.com

    and napkins. 🙂

    Notes:

    • If you do not like your avocado chunks to get smooshed in your salad, or anyone is allergic to them like me, serve them on the side.
    • This salad is super fast to prepare using bagged lettuce and leftover or rotisserie chicken. I had bags of Romaine and Spring Mix in the refrigerator, so that's what I used.
    • **Homemade Ranch Dressing, Avocado Ranch Dressing, Chipotle Ranch Dressing, and Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing are all good choices for this salad.
    • I use sliced or shredded Southwest Chicken in my salads, which can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
    • I cubed the cheddar cheese to be similar in size with the vegetables, but you could also use grated if you like.

    To make your Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad Whole 30 and Paleo compliant, simply add additional tomatoes and bell peppers in place of the black beans and corn. You could also add cucumber chunks, sliced olives, and jicama. 

    Enjoy!!

    This toss together Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad is perfect for busy nights | cookingwithcurls.com

    Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad

    This flavorful Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad is easy to toss together any night of the week, and can be changed up to meet your family's dietary needs and personal preferences!
    4 from 3 votes
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    Course: Main Course, Salad
    Cuisine: American, Mexican
    Keyword: easy salad recipe
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 6 Servings
    Calories: 619kcal
    Author: Lisa Johnson

    Ingredients

    • 5 cups chopped or torn Romaine lettuce
    • 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cooked and shredded or cubed)
    • 2 large Roma tomatoes, diced
    • 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
    • 15 ounce can whole corn kernels, drained and rinsed
    • 5 green onions, sliced
    • ¼ cups chopped, fresh cilantro
    • 1 Tablespoon lime juice (1/2 a lime)
    • ½ cup cubed cheddar cheese
    • 1 cup ranch dressing
    • 1 large avocado, diced
    • 1 cup broken tortilla chips
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    Instructions

    • Start by finding the largest bowl that you own. Add the lettuce, tomatoes, bell pepper, black beans, corn, green onions, cilantro, and cheese.
    • Drizzle on the lime juice and Ranch Dressing. Toss to combine
    • If serving immediately, add in the tortilla chips and avocado and gently toss together. Serve with additional chips

    Notes

    • If you do not like your avocado chunks to get smooshed in your salad, or anyone is allergic to them like me, serve them on the side.
    • This salad is super fast to prepare using bagged lettuce and leftover or rotisserie chicken. I had bags of Romaine and Spring Mix in the refrigerator, so that's what I used.
    • **Homemade Ranch Dressing, Avocado Ranch Dressing, Chipotle Ranch Dressing, and Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing are all good choices for this salad.
    • I use sliced or shredded Southwest Chicken in my salads, which can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
    • I cubed the cheddar cheese to be similar in size with the vegetables, but you could also use grated if you like.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 619kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 652mg | Potassium: 1026mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 4090IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 4mg
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    1. Leslie says

      August 03, 2017 at 7:55 pm

      Pinned! My aunt made something similar to this without the chicken and beans. I sent it to her though because i think she'd like this version more. Nom nom!

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      • Lisa Johnson says

        August 15, 2017 at 9:20 am

        Thank you so much Leslie, I hope your aunt enjoys it!

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    2. angie says

      August 14, 2017 at 7:46 pm

      this sounds very tasty and perfect for any time. Get togethers, family dinners, work lunches the list goes on

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    3. Karren Haller says

      August 22, 2017 at 8:15 am

      5 stars
      Your salad looks amazing and would love to have you share on #OMHGWW this week!!
      Pinned to save and share.
      Have a great week!

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