SPICY SOUTHWEST CHOPPED SALAD WITH SALSA VERDE
This is by far the best summer salad I have ever made! You can adjust the amount of spice, depending on your preference by adding more or less jalapeno and Cajun seasoning. The salsa verde makes a big enough batch that you can have more for dipping chips later. It is a great low-fat, all-in-one meal. This dish can also be topped with crushed tortilla chips, if desired.
Provided by Jenny from WA
Categories Salad
Time 1h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a rolling boil; add the corn and boil 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the corn and allow to cool until cool enough to handle. Cut the corn off of the cob and place into a large mixing bowl; set aside.
- Place the tomatillos, cilantro, jalapeno, onion, garlic, salt, and 4 teaspoons of lime juice into a blender. Pulse until the vegetables have been finely chopped; set aside. Toss the avocado with 1 teaspoon of lime juice and mix with the corn, cabbage, black beans, and bell pepper.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Season the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning.
- Cook the chicken breasts on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 6 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Set the breasts aside until cool enough to handle; cut into bite sized pieces.
- Divide the lettuce leaves onto 4 plates. Mound the avocado mixture on top of the lettuce, followed by the chicken. Sprinkle with cotija cheese and garnish with lime wedges to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 550.4 calories, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 99.3 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 17.5 g, Protein 43 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 1112.4 mg, Sugar 10.9 g
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Melissa Gibson
[email protected]I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this salad! It's so flavorful and satisfying.
ABDAL Ali kakizai
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit! I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.
Abbas Mazari
[email protected]I didn't have any salsa verde, so I used a store-bought tomatillo salsa. It was still really good!
Nneoma Nwakor
[email protected]This salad was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I think next time I'll use a milder salsa verde or maybe just add a little bit of it.
mdshrif Sorker
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.
Bts Army TV
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of salads, but this one was really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the salsa verde was a nice touch.
Adam Miller
[email protected]This salad is healthy and delicious! I'll definitely be making it again.
pinky the pinky
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it.
Nakamya Lydia
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cilantro, so I used parsley instead. It was still very good.
Christina Guerra
[email protected]I love the pop of flavor that the salsa verde adds to this salad. It's the perfect summer dish.
Shoriful islm
[email protected]This salad is so versatile! I've made it with different types of greens, vegetables, and proteins, and it's always delicious.
Tia
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover grilled chicken. I also added some black beans and corn to make it a more complete meal.
Shaha alam
[email protected]This salad was easy to make and turned out great! I used a store-bought salsa verde, but I'm sure it would be even better if you made it from scratch.
gopal chaudhary
[email protected]I wasn't a big fan of this salad. The flavors just didn't work for me.
Wooo Elmaghraby
[email protected]This salad was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I think next time I'll use a milder salsa verde.
jibon ahmed Sipon
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of textures and flavors.
Natasha Padaruth
[email protected]I've made this salad a few times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors is just perfect.
Jamal Abudi
[email protected]This salad was a hit at my summer party! The flavors were fresh and vibrant, and the salsa verde really brought it all together. I used a store-bought salsa verde, but I'm sure it would be even better if you made it from scratch.