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Grilled Chicken Taco Salad

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This grilled chicken taco salad is packed with smoky chicken, charred corn, creamy avocado, arugula, and crunchy tortilla chips in a bright lime dressing.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 3/4 tsp salt, divided
  • 3/4 tsp ground black pepper, divided
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 3/4 cup diced zucchini
  • 1 firm ripe avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1 jalapeno, minced
  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 large ear corn, husked
  • 5 cups arugula
  • 1 cup coarsely broken tortilla chips
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the lime juice, white wine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and olive oil.
  3. Add the tomatoes, zucchini, avocado, red onion, and jalapeno, then toss gently to coat.
  4. Season the chicken with the remaining salt and pepper.
  5. Oil the grill rack and grill the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until cooked through.
  6. Grill the corn for 2 to 4 minutes, until lightly charred, then cut the kernels from the cob.
  7. Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces and add it to the bowl along with the corn.
  8. Add the arugula, tortilla chips, and cilantro, then toss gently to combine.
  9. Serve right away.

Notes

  • Use a firm ripe avocado so it keeps its shape when tossed.
  • Add the tortilla chips and cilantro near the end so the bowl stays crisp and fresh.
  • The chicken and corn can be grilled ahead, then added cold later.

Nutrition Information (Per Serving, Estimated)

  • Calories: 447
  • Total Fat: 27.8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4.3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 62.7mg
  • Sodium: 550.9mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 24.5g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6g
  • Total Sugars: 5.1g
  • Added Sugars: 0g
  • Protein: 27.2g
  • Vitamin D: 0mcg
  • Calcium: 79mg
  • Iron: 2.5mg
  • Potassium: 811.5mg

% Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary.

Find it online: https://www.wellnesswarrior.org/grilled-chicken-taco-salad/