Description
A delicious salad with crispy chicken tenders and fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds breaded chicken tenders
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups romaine lettuce (washed and cut into 1″ pieces)
- 1½ cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup tomato (diced)
- 1 cup black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1/4 cup red onions (chopped)
- 1 large avocado (diced)
- 2 cups tortilla strips
- 1 lime (cut into wedges)
- 3/4 cup ranch dressing
- 3/4 cup salsa
Instructions
- Prepare the frozen chicken tenders according to package instructions and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Meanwhile, heat a saucepan over medium heat and add the oil. Once hot, add the corn and cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes, or until lightly sauteed and warm. Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper. Set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, add the chopped lettuce, sauteed corn, cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, black beans, onions, avocado, and prepared chicken tenders.
- In a small bowl, mix together the ranch dressing and salsa until well combined, then drizzle over the salad.
- Top with tortilla strips and a squeeze of fresh lime juice just before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- This salad can be served as a main dish or a side.
- Feel free to add other vegetables such as bell peppers or cucumbers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: salad
- Method: mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg