Taco Chicken Salad Recipe
This flavorful Taco Chicken Salad combines shredded chicken, fresh romaine lettuce, black beans, corn, and cherry tomatoes with a zesty ranch and taco seasoning dressing. Topped with crunchy tortilla strips and a lime squeeze, it makes a quick, vibrant meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breasts, shredded or cubed (rotisserie chicken recommended)
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped into strips (about 10 cups worth)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
- 1 cup corn, canned or frozen
- ¼ cup sliced red onion
- 4 green onions, chopped small (about 1 cup)
- 1 ½ cups canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro (optional)
- ½ freshly squeezed lime
- 1 cup tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips
Salad Dressing
- 1 cup ranch dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Make The Taco Dressing: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup ranch dressing with 2 tablespoons taco seasoning. Stir well until smooth and creamy, setting the flavorful dressing aside.
- Prepare Salad Ingredients: Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into strips. Slice cherry tomatoes in half. Drain and rinse canned black beans. Chop green onions and slice red onion thinly. If using cilantro, chop it finely. Add all these ingredients along with the corn, shredded chicken, and cheddar cheese to a large salad bowl.
- Assemble The Salad: Drizzle the prepared taco ranch dressing over the ingredients in the large bowl. Toss everything gently but thoroughly to coat the salad evenly with the dressing.
- Add Final Touches and Serve: Sprinkle the salad with crunchy tortilla strips and squeeze the lime juice over the top for bright, tangy flavor. Serve immediately to enjoy the crisp textures and fresh flavors at their best.
Notes
- This salad is best served fresh to prevent the lettuce and tortilla strips from becoming soggy.
- To save time, use rotisserie chicken which can be shredded easily with forks.
- Make your own ranch dressing and taco seasoning for a fresher, customizable taste.
- Homemade tortilla strips can be baked from corn tortillas cut into strips and baked at 350ºF until crisp.
- Store leftover dressing separately from salad ingredients in an airtight container in the fridge to maintain freshness.
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