There is nothing better than a good ol Spicy Taco Salad!! Making it healthy… even better!! There is always healthy alternatives to make sure you are satisfying your cravings while reaching your ultimate health and fitness goals!!
This recipe was absolutely amazing!! I hope you like it as much as I did!! Be sure to comment below if you liked it! 🙂
INGREDIENTS:
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2/3 cup light sour cream or yogurt
- 1 tablespoon minced chipotle chile, canned in adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Salad:
- 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 2 cups chopped roasted skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 2 breasts) Leftover grilled chicken works too.
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup diced peeled avocado
- 1/3 cup thinly vertically sliced red onion
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 frozen bag steam fresh kernel corn cooked
DIRECTIONS:
- To prepare dressing, combine first 6 ingredients, stir until well mixed.
- To prepare salad, combine lettuce and the remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Serve immediately. Store leftovers in the fridge – it’s just as good the second day!
Tip: Add a spoonful of adobo sauce for a spicier salad.
Yield: 4 Servings Servings Size: Approx 2 1/2 cups
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