Name: Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 1 cup ranch dressing; 2 Tbsp taco seasoning, hot or mild; 3 cups chicken, cooked, cooled and diced; 4 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped (about 1 head); 2 Roma tomatoes, diced; 1 cucumber, seeded and diced; 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen); 4-5 green onions, sliced; 1 15 oz can black beans (drained and rinsed); 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese or pepper jack (cut into ¼” cubes); 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped); Juice of 1/2 of a lime; 1 cup tortilla chips (crushed)

Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad

$Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad$

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Discover the vibrant flavors of our Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad, a refreshing and wholesome dish perfect for summer! This salad is a colorful medley of fresh vegetables, tender chicken, and a creamy ranch dressing infused with taco seasoning. Not only is it quick to prepare—ready in just 25 minutes—but it’s also family-friendly, making it an ideal addition to your weeknight dinners or potlucks. With options to customize ingredients based on your preferences, this recipe guarantees enjoyment for everyone at the table. Dive into a bowl of this delectable salad and savor every bite!

Author: Abella
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: Serves 4
Category: Salad
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Ingredients

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1 cup ranch dressing
2 Tbsp taco seasoning, hot or mild
3 cups chicken, cooked, cooled and diced
4 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped (about 1 head)
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
1 cucumber, seeded and diced
1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
4–5 green onions, sliced
1 15 oz can black beans (drained and rinsed)
4 oz sharp cheddar cheese or pepper jack (cut into ¼” cubes)
1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
Juice of 1/2 of a lime
1 cup tortilla chips (crushed)

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Instructions

Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, mix ranch dressing with taco seasoning until combined. Chill in the fridge.
Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, toss together chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, corn, black beans, cheese cubes, cilantro, and lime juice until well mixed.
Dress It Up: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
Season and Serve: Adjust salt and pepper to taste before serving immediately with crushed tortilla chips on top.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
Calories: 420
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 650mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 80mg

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