Fiesta Salad

Filled with colors and flavors, this fiesta salad is a party in your mouth. Made with black beans, corn, avocado, grilled chicken, and a cilantro-lime dressing, this salad is not only easy to make but it’s a healthy and well-balanced meal.

This recipe is designed to serve one, however, you could easily double or triple the ingredients and turn it into a make-ahead lunch or meal prep idea. Just store the ingredients in separate containers and wait to add the avocado and cilantro-lime dressing until it’s time to serve.

More Healthy Salad Recipes:

• Mediterranean Grain Bowls
• Steak Fajita Bowls
• Chicken Shawarma Salad

Fiesta Salad

Author: Stephanie Kay

This colourful fiesta taco salad recipe is perfect for a quick, easy and healthy lunch!

• Author: Stephanie Kay
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: 5 minutes
• Yield: 1 salad
• Category: Salad
• Cuisine: Mexican

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Ingredients

Salad

• 2 cups leafy greens
• 1/2 cup black beans, cooked
• 1/4 cup frozen corn, thawed
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
• 1/4 avocado, sliced
• 1/2 oz cheddar cheese, grated
• 3 oz grilled chicken, sliced

Cilantro Lime Dressing

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 lime, juiced + zested
• 1/2 teaspoon honey
• 1 tablespoon cilantro, minced
• Salt
• Pepper

Instructions

1. In a small bowl or container, combine the olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, honey, cilantro, a pinch of salt and pepper and whisk to combine. Set aside.
2. In a bowl, add leafy greens and top with black beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, grilled chicken and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
3. Drizzle with cilantro lime dressing and season with additional salt and pepper to serve.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 salad
• Calories: 541 calories
• Sugar: 10 grams
• Fat: 27 grams
• Carbohydrates: 48 grams
• Fiber: 13 grams
• Protein: 34 grams