Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad

By gpawilson

This Tex-Mex inspired salad is a great way to use up any leftover chicken you might have on hand. A super easy, healthy and delicious entrée salad you're sure to love.

Ingredients

• DRESSING:
• 1 cup ranch dressing
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (hot or mild)
• SALAD:
• 3 cups cooked chicken, cooled and diced
• 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped (about 1 head)
• 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
• 1 cucumber, seeded and diced
• 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
• 4 to 5 green onions, sliced
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 4 ounces sharp cheddar or pepper jack cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• Juice of 1/2 lime
• 1 cup tortilla chips, crushed
• OPTIONAL GARNISHES:
• Diced jalapeño
• Toasted pumpkin seeds
• Diced avocado or jicama

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix the dressing ingredients together and then refrigerate until ready for use.

In a large bowl, toss the salad ingredients together.

Add a little dressing at a time and then toss until lightly coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.