Zesty Chipotle Chicken Fiesta Salad
Delight your taste buds with this vibrant and zesty Chipotle Chicken Fiesta Salad. Combining grilled chicken with fresh vegetables and a creamy chipotle dressing, this dish offers a harmonious blend of spicy, tangy, and savory flavors. Perfect for a light yet satisfying lunch or dinner, this salad is both nutritious and delicious, making it a fantastic choice for any occasion.
4
Servings
200
Calories
14
Ingredients
Ingredients
fresh cilantro
1/3 cup (chopped)
light sour cream
2/3 cup (none)
chipotle chile
1 tablespoon (minced, canned in adobo sauce)
ground cumin
1 teaspoon (none)
chili powder
1 teaspoon (none)
fresh lime juice
4 teaspoons (none)
salt
1/4 teaspoon (none)
romaine lettuce
4 cups (shredded)
boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cups (chopped, cooked)
cherry tomatoes
1 cup (halved)
avocado
1/2 cup (diced, peeled)
red onion
1/3 cup (thinly sliced)
black beans
15 ounces (rinsed and drained)
no-salt-added corn
8.75 ounces (rinsed and drained)
Instructions
1
Prepare the Dressing: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the fresh cilantro, light sour cream, minced chipotle chile, ground cumin, chili powder, fresh lime juice, and salt. Stir well until the dressing mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
2
Assemble the Salad Base: In a large serving bowl, mix the shredded romaine lettuce, chopped chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, thinly sliced red onion, black beans, and corn. Toss gently to ensure an even distribution of ingredients.
3
Dress the Salad: Pour the prepared chipotle dressing over the salad base. Toss gently to coat all ingredients with the dressing, making sure the flavors are well mixed.
4
Serve: Divide the salad evenly among four plates or bowls. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors at their peak.
Nutrition Information
7.5g
Fat
24.5g
Carbs
11.75g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Zesty Chipotle Chicken Fiesta Salad?
It is a vibrant salad combining grilled chicken with fresh vegetables and a creamy chipotle dressing for a harmonious blend of spicy and tangy flavors.
How many servings does this recipe provide?
This recipe is designed to yield 4 servings.
What is the calorie count per serving?
Each serving contains approximately 200 calories.
What is the protein content of this salad?
There are 11.75g of protein per serving.
How much fat is in one serving?
Each serving contains 7.5g of fat.
What are the total carbohydrates per serving?
The salad contains 24.5g of carbohydrates per serving.
Is this recipe considered a healthy meal?
Yes, it is described as both nutritious and delicious, tagged specifically as a healthy and light meal.
Is the Zesty Chipotle Chicken Fiesta Salad spicy?
Yes, it has a spicy profile due to the inclusion of chipotle chile in adobo sauce and chili powder.
What kind of lettuce is used in the base?
The salad base uses 4 cups of shredded romaine lettuce.
What ingredients are needed for the chipotle dressing?
The dressing consists of fresh cilantro, light sour cream, minced chipotle chile, ground cumin, chili powder, fresh lime juice, and salt.
How do you prepare the chicken for the salad?
You should use 2 cups of boneless skinless chicken breasts that have been cooked and chopped.
What type of beans are included in the recipe?
The recipe calls for one 15-ounce can of black beans, rinsed and drained.
Does the recipe include corn?
Yes, it uses 8.75 ounces of no-salt-added corn, rinsed and drained.
How is the avocado prepared for this dish?
The recipe requires 1/2 cup of diced and peeled avocado.
What kind of tomatoes should I use?
The recipe specifies 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved.
How should the red onion be sliced?
The red onion should be thinly sliced, using about 1/3 cup.
What is the first step in making this salad?
The first step is to prepare the dressing by combining cilantro, sour cream, chipotle chile, cumin, chili powder, lime juice, and salt in a bowl.
How do you assemble the salad base?
In a large bowl, mix the shredded romaine, chopped chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, sliced red onion, black beans, and corn.
When should the dressing be added?
The prepared chipotle dressing should be poured over the salad base and tossed gently once all the base ingredients are mixed.
How should the salad be served?
The salad should be divided among four plates and served immediately to ensure the flavors remain fresh.
How many total ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 14 ingredients in total.
What gives the dressing its tangy flavor?
The tangy flavor comes from the addition of fresh lime juice.
Can I use regular sour cream?
The recipe specifies light sour cream to maintain the nutritional balance, but regular sour cream can be used as a substitute.
What is the preparation for the chipotle chile?
The chipotle chile should be canned in adobo sauce and finely minced.
How much cumin is required?
The recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of ground cumin.
Is this recipe suitable for a quick lunch?
Yes, it is tagged as both a lunch meal and a quick and easy recipe.
What type of meal category does this fall under?
It is categorized as a One Dish Meal.
How much cilantro is needed for the dressing?
You will need 1/3 cup of fresh chopped cilantro.
Is there any salt in this recipe?
Yes, the recipe includes 1/4 teaspoon of salt in the dressing.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
Tags include taco salad, chipotle, chicken, fiesta, healthy, quick, easy, spicy, lunch, dinner, and one dish meal.