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Who says salads have to be boring? If your taste buds are itching for a fun and zesty adventure, then our taco salad with chicken, lime, and avocado is just the ticket. This dish combines the creamy goodness of avocado, the tangy kick of lime, and the heartiness of chicken to create a mouthwatering masterpiece that’s as satisfying as it is delicious.
The Magic of Chicken, Lime, and Avocado
The secret to this salad’s superstar status? It’s all about the combination of ingredients. Let’s break it down:
Chicken
Lean, tender, and protein-packed, chicken provides the perfect base. When grilled or sautéed with a mix of spices, it becomes a flavorful mainstay that complements the other ingredients perfectly.
Lime
Ah, the zesty citrus burst! Lime doesn’t just add flavor; it elevates the whole dish. Its tangy notes contrast with the creamy avocado, making each bite a perfect balance of flavors.
Avocado
Creamy, dreamy, and packed with healthy fats, avocado adds a lush texture to the salad. It’s the yin to lime’s yang, offering a soft touch to the zingy citrus.
Seasoning
A great salad has to be seasoned properly too. We’re using Latin Heat on the chicken. And we’re adding Latin Heat to the dressing combination.
Notes
The beauty of this salad lies not just in its taste but also in its simplicity. Here’s a quick recipe to whip up this fiesta of flavors:
Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken tenders (Can also substitute rotisserie chicken)
- 2 Tbsp Sauce Goddess Latin Heat seasoning
- 1 green onion, sliced thin
- 1 head of romaine, sliced into eatable chunks
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 3 mini sweet peppers, sliced into rings
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned, drained)
- 2 avocados, cut into chunks
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
- 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 Tbsp Avocado Lime Dressing
- 2 cups Corn Tortilla chips
Instructions
Cook the chicken
- Sprinkle 1 Tbsp Latin Heat on the chicken tenders.
- Grill on medium until they just cooked. Tip: They will be more rigid but not completely stiff if it's just barely done.
- If you are using rotisserie chicken, just toss the chopped chicken in the Latin Heat spices.
Make the salad
- Crumble the tortilla chips in a large salad bowl.
- Pour dressing and rice vinegar on the chips.
- Add remaining Tbsp of Latin Heat seasoning.
- Add the lettuce and toss to combine.
- Top with piles of tomatoes, beans, peppers, corn, avocado, cilantro and chicken.
- Squeeze lime over the salad.
- Toss to combine all.
- Serve in dinner-sized bowls and enjoy.
