Grilled Chicken Taco Salads with Spicy Cilantro Lime Dressing
Traditional Tacos Salads with a twist- chock full of veggies, topped with grilled chicken, and drizzled with the most amazing spicy cilantro lime dressing!
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 5
- 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to ½ inch thickness
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 6-8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- ½ cup white or red onion chopped
- 2 large avocados diced
- 1 cup tomatoes chopped
- tortilla strips optional
- sliced jalapeños optional
Spicy Cilantro Lime Dressing
- 1 cup cilantro leaves loosely packed
- ½ cup plain yogurt or plain greek yogurt)
- 2 tsp garlic
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 6 tbsp mayo (I used reduced fat)
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp onion powder
- juice of 1 lime
- 3 tbsp pickled jalapeños diced
Add all dressing ingredients to blender and pulse until smooth. Cover and chill until ready to use.
Whisk together taco seasoning, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder. Rub the seasoning into the chicken breasts, coating both sides. Grill over medium heat 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through. Chop into bite-sized pieces.
Toss together lettuce, black beans, onions, avocados, tomatoes, and grilled chicken. Drizzle with dressing. Optional: top with additional cilantro, jalapeños, and tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips.
Calories: 526kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 469mg | Potassium: 1136mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5743IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 3mg