Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad
Fresh and flavorful Tex-Mex chopped chicken salad with ranch taco dressing, black beans, cheese, and crunchy toppings.
Ingredients
For the Dressing:
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning hot or mild, your choice
For the Salad:
- 3 cups cooked chicken diced and cooled
- 4 cups chopped Romaine lettuce about 1 head
- 2 Roma tomatoes diced
- 1 cucumber seeded and diced
- 1 cup corn kernels fresh or frozen
- 4 –5 green onions sliced
- 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 oz sharp cheddar or pepper jack cheese cut into ¼-inch cubes
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- Juice of ½ a lime
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
- Optional Garnishes:
- Diced jalapeño
- Toasted pumpkin seeds
- Diced avocado
- Jicama strips
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing and taco seasoning. Chill in the refrigerator while you prepare the salad.
Step 2: Toss the Salad
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, corn, green onions, black beans, cheese, cilantro, and lime juice.
Step 3: Add the Dressing
- Pour the dressing over the salad a little at a time, tossing until everything is evenly coated. Adjust the amount to your taste preference.
Step 4: Finish and Serve
- Sprinkle crushed tortilla chips on top just before serving for added crunch. Garnish with your favorite toppings and serve immediately.