Most days for lunch, I eat a big salad packed with veggies and leftover meat from the night before. This is one of my favorites! This salad is a fresh and delicious version of a salad you might get in a Mexican restaurant, and packed with nutrients! This recipe makes one (big) salad that I usually end up sharing with my two year old! See below the recipe for instructions on how to make easy guacamole.
Chicken Fiesta Salad Recipe
A delicious chicken fiesta salad with leftover chicken, cucumber, bell peppers, and avocados. Top it with salsa, sour cream, and shredded cheese.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 salads
Calories 361kcal
Ingredients
- 8 cups salad greens
- 2 chicken breasts cooked and chopped
- ¼ cilantro chopped
- 1 cucumber chopped
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 1 avocado sliced or ½ cup prepared guacamole
- 1 cup salsa
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Divide washed salad greens among four plates.
- Top with all remaining ingredients.
- Enjoy. Olé!
Notes
This recipe works well for a mason jar salad. Simply place salsa in the bottom, followed by guacamole, sour cream, bell pepper, cucumber, chicken, cilantro, lettuce, and shredded cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 1large salad | Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 20.8g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 22.2g | Saturated Fat: 9.2g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 659mg | Fiber: 7.2g | Sugar: 5.1g
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How to Make Easy Guacamole:
- Mash 1 avocado with ¼ cup salsa, ½ tsp cumin, ½ tsp chili powder, and other spices to taste such as garlic powder, salt, and pepper
- If you want pico de gallo flavored guacamole, add ¼ cup each of very finely diced onion and tomato and a couple tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro
- Add 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice and mix well
What is your favorite salad recipe?
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