Santa Fe Salad
A vibrant and flavorful salad that combines fresh romaine lettuce, savory chicken, hearty black beans, sweet corn, and creamy avocado, topped with your choice of dressing for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Salad Base
- 1 head Fresh romaine lettuce Washed and chopped
- 2 cups Cooked chicken Grilled or rotisserie, shredded or diced
Filling Ingredients
- 1 can Black beans Drained and rinsed
- 1 cup Sweet corn Canned or fresh
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved
- 1 small Red onion Thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Fresh cilantro Chopped
- 1 cup Shredded cheese Cheddar or Monterey Jack
- 1 medium Avocado Diced
- 1 cup Tortilla strips For crunch
Dressing
- 1/2 cup Your choice of dressing Ranch, vinaigrette, or southwestern
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
- Dice or shred the cooked chicken and add it to the bowl.
- Drain and rinse the black beans, then mix them into the bowl.
- Measure out the corn and add it to the bowl.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
- Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the mixture.
- Add chopped fresh cilantro to the bowl.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the salad.
- Gently toss all ingredients together.
- Add diced avocado and tortilla strips on top.
- Drizzle your choice of dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Serve immediately for maximum freshness.
Notes
Customize your salad by adding more vegetables or using different proteins. Store components separately for meal prep.