Southwest Salad with a Chipotle Ranch Dressing
Discover the vibrant flavors of our Southwest Salad with a Chipotle Ranch Dressing! This delightful dish is a colorful medley of fresh vegetables, tender grilled chicken, and zesty chipotle dressing that packs a flavorful punch. Perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a summer barbecue, quick lunch, or satisfying dinner—this salad is not only delicious but also incredibly versatile. Enjoy it as a refreshing salad or wrap it in tortillas for a fun twist. With its healthy ingredients and bold taste, this salad will quickly become a favorite in your meal rotation!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 50 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 Romaine lettuce heads
- 3 cans black beans (15 oz each)
- 3 cans corn (15 oz each)
- 4 tomatoes
- 3 bags grilled chicken strips (12 oz each of Fajita flavored)
- 3 bell peppers (red, orange, green)
- 16 oz Chipotle ranch dressing
Instructions
- Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Dice tomatoes and bell peppers.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped lettuce, drained black beans, drained corn, diced tomatoes, diced bell peppers, and grilled chicken strips.
- Pour chipotle ranch dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until everything is well coated.
- Transfer the salad to serving platters or individual bowls and enjoy immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg