My husband is the chef in our house. He is always coming up with such innovative dishes in the kitchen. I am not as creative as him. He found this recipe on Facebook and tweaked it (like he always does). It is fantastic! It isn't the easiest recipe to make. I would honestly only make when we are having guests over or just for the Hubby and I every once in a while, but it is SO GOOD. I shared a picture on Instagram and people went crazy, so I thought I would share here. Enjoy!
What You Need
Dressing:
1/2 an avocado
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1 Tablespoon lime juice
1/2 cup plain low fat greek yogurt
1/3 cup water
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 Tablespoon garlic
1/2 Tablespoon cumin
Salad:
1 tbsp olive oil
1 chicken breast, diced
1/2 packet of taco seasoning
1 head Romaine Lettuce, chopped
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup black beans (we used canned)
1 avocado, diced
1 cup corn (we used canned)
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 cup tortilla strips
What You Do
Directions:
To make the avocado cilantro lime salad dressing, combine all the ingredients for the dressing (avocado, cilantro, lime juice, greek yogurt, water, salt, garlic, and cumin) in a blender or food processor until smooth. Set aside.
Pour 1 tbsp olive oil into a pan and bring up to medium heat. Add the diced chicken breast and taco seasoning, stirring until all pieces are well-coated with the seasoning. Cook through and set aside.
Assemble your salad with a bed of chopped romaine lettuce on the bottom. Then, lay out each topping (chicken, cheddar jack cheese, black beans, avocado, corn, tomatoes, and tortilla strips) in rows or blend it all together. Top off with the avocado salad dressing and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Oooh this looks AMAZING!!! Can't wait to try it!! I have most of this in my fridge too!! Perrfect!!
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ReplyDeleteThis is healthy! I love it.
ReplyDeleteCan I just eat the dressing with a spoon? Great salad.
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I love making taco salads, especially in the Spring/Summer! This version sounds incredible! I definitely want to try making the avocado cilantro lime salad dressing too! :)
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to make this! It looks so healthy and perfect for summer!
ReplyDeleteThis is the perfect recipe for any taco lover! Thanks for sharing.
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ReplyDeleteThis looks delicious...going to try this weekend
ReplyDeleteMexican food is probably my favorite, and this looks so yummy!
ReplyDeleteWant to cook it!
ReplyDeleteThis looks very tasty! My family love taco night here, will have to try your recipe out next meal time.
ReplyDeleteI cannot wait to try out your special Southwestern style salad. Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe.
ReplyDeleteThis looks so delicious and we love salads. It looks so easy to make will have to try it with chicken or steak.
ReplyDeleteSo yummy.
ReplyDeleteI can see why people went wild over it, I would love to have this now! You are blessed to have have a husband who likes to make healthy dishes - wow! I'd like to try this!
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite dinners! Yours looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteSo good.
ReplyDeleteI love taco salads. Looks like this one has everything in it.
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious! Thank you for the recipe
ReplyDeletegreat recipe for the summer. easy to make.
ReplyDeleteI love taco salads, i just never had the Southwest style. It looks good, and worth me trying to make.
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful. I will have to try this!
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious I want to make it.
ReplyDeleteI love making quick Mexican dishes and this looks amazing!
ReplyDeletethis looks good, thank you
ReplyDeletewhat a gorgeous looking salad! my hubby would love this for lunch.
ReplyDeleteThis salad looks delicious. I would love to try making it for my family.
ReplyDeleteThis salad looks delicious. I would love to make this for my family.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like something my family would really enjoy, so I'll have to try it soon!
ReplyDeleteThat looks so good! Perfect for lunch!
ReplyDeleteI love this salad recipe and want to make it real soon. I like how delicious it looks and it is very healthy.
ReplyDeletethat looks delicious. We love taco salad
ReplyDeleteThis is full of flavor and looks so delicious! I want a bite!
ReplyDeleteThat looks so good! We eat tacos often and then make taco salad from leftovers typically. We use ground turkey often but I should change it up next time with chopped chicken breast. :)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds delicious, especially the dressing. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis recipe looks and sounds amazing and I can't wait to make it.
ReplyDeleteI most definitely would love to try the Taco Southwest Salad Recipe. I think it is a fine plate, of which I am going to try out later in the week.
ReplyDeleteI like making salads for dinner. This one is healthy and looks delicious. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love salads. This looks awesome.
ReplyDeleteI've tasted similar salad recipes, but yours looks great! I think I'll be making this to take to the next potluck.
ReplyDeleteI could see myself using that dressing for just about everything, yummy!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great recipe for a friday night, Something easy to make
ReplyDeletefor the whole family.
This looks really yummy. I wish that my husband was more into cooking.
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It looks great and one that I want to try in the future
ReplyDeleteThis recipe looks mouthwatering, It would be so good for watching Football games. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis looks really good. I love taco salad & it's always fun to try a new recipe.
ReplyDeleteSounds yummy
ReplyDeleteThis recipe is fun and healthy with lots of tasty items in it! I would enjoy this for lunch.
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I would enjoy a recipe like this. Plenty of flavor and colorful too. would have to hold the cilantro though- it doesnt agree with me, but the rest look fantastic.
ReplyDeleteellen beck
That's surprising! Cilantro is a great cleanser.
DeleteOh this does look & sound really yummy.
ReplyDeleteThis salad looks really good.
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