Description
Chicken Fajita Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines marinated grilled chicken with a medley of fresh vegetables, all topped off with a creamy salsa dressing. This salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrients, making it an ideal choice for lunch, dinner, or potlucks. The tantalizing combination of spices and textures creates a satisfying meal that you can easily prepare ahead of time for quick serving. Whether enjoyed as a main dish or used as a filling for tacos, this Chicken Fajita Salad promises to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
- 2 small chicken breasts (1 pound) or boneless chicken thighs
- 3 bell peppers (red, orange, yellow), sliced
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 6 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 avocados, sliced
- Dressing: sour cream or Greek yogurt, salsa verde, lime juice
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken and vegetables by mixing marinade ingredients in a freezer bag. Add chicken to one bag and vegetables to another; refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
- For the dressing, whisk together sour cream (or yogurt), salsa verde, lime juice, garlic, and seasonings in a bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Grill or cook the marinated chicken and vegetables until fully cooked. Assemble the salad by combining lettuce, tomatoes, avocados, cooked chicken, and veggies; drizzle with dressing before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg