Chipotle Chicken Taco Salad
Chipotle Chicken Taco Salad- all the flavors of a taco made healthier and super tasty with a creamy, slightly spicy Greek yogurt dressing!
If you’re on the lookout for a new lunch recipe that’s bursting with fresh flavor, nutritious ingredients and lots of gorgeous color, I’ve got the perfect meal for you. I love Tex-Mex, but many southwestern meals aren’t the healthiest, so when I came across a taco salad from Cooking Light, I just had to give it a try… with my own adaptations, of course.
For the creamy chipotle dressing, I used nonfat plain Greek yogurt instead of light sour cream. It has such a lovely flavor, I’ve even thought about making it as fish taco topping.
I used my favorite shredded chicken from Target and if you guys haven’t tried this chicken, you must. It has a wonderful texture and flavor. I’ve used in soups, salads, and stir fries, but I also really like it on it’s own too. They sell several varieties, but this one seems to be the healthiest without additional ingredients added.
This Chipotle Chicken Taco Salad is a satisfying meal, especially paired with tortilla chips. It’s also great as a side salad, if you’re serving a Mexican-inspired meal. I made stuffed bell peppers the other night and served it as a side. Yum- it was delish!
Chipotle Chicken Taco Salad
Ingredients
Dressing:
- 2/3 cup Greek yogurt*
- 1/3 cup packed fresh cilantro, chopped
- 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon minced chipotle chile, canned in adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt + more to taste
Salad:
- 4 cups chopped romaine leaves, about 2 heads of romaine
- 2 cups chopped cooked chicken**
- 2 vine-ripened tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 1/2 cup diced peeled avocado, about 1/2 large Hass avocado
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 15 oz black beans, rinsed and drained
Instructions
- To prepare dressing, combine all dressing ingredients, stirring well. Set aside.
- To prepare salad, combine lettuce and remaining salad ingredients in a large serving or mixing bowl. Top with dressing and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately or store in a sealed container for up to three days.
Notes
**I used rotisserie chicken.
***I made this salad ahead of time to bring to work for lunch and it was delicious, for up to three days, stored in the fridge in a sealed container. Slightly adapted from Cooking Light.
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This recipe looks so delicious! Hi, I’m Anita visiting from Foodie FriDIY.
I’ve seen that chicken at Target and I have been so intrigued by it! I thin kI really need to just GO FOR IT and buy it! I loveeee all the healthier options sprouting up at stores these days!
Me too, and yes, you should definitely give the chicken a try. I love that it’s so convenient.
Mmm…I’m getting hungry just looking at these photos! I love that you took a light recipe for dressing and made it even lighter – and it looks fantastic! I’m looking forward to trying this.
Thanks! I hope you do get a chance to give it a try. 🙂