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Taco Salad

Meera
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium skinless boneless chicken breasts butterflied into thinner slicess
  • 2 tsp taco seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large head romaine, chopped
  • 2 heaped cups shredded kale/spinach or cabbage
  • 1 heaped cup roasted corn
  • 1 cup baby tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup thinly sliced red onions
  • 2 ripe but firm avocados, diced
  • handful of micro greens
  • 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds toasted or pepitas
  • 2-3 oz shredded cheese, we like cotija(crumbled)
  • handful of tortilla chips

Cilantro Jalapeño Ranch

Instructions
 

Cilantro Jalapeño Ranch

  • In a food processor or blender combine the chopped cilantro, jalapeno and all the ingredients for the ranch( deseed the jalapeno if you don't want the spicy kick)
  • Process until smooth, transfer to a clean jar and keep refrigerated.

Salad

  • Preheat the oven to 400℉.
  • In a mixing bowl combine the chicken pieces and sprinkle the taco seasoning and olive oil. Rub the seasoning evenly. Bake in a preheated oven for 8-12 minutes until the center is fully cooked. Cooking times vary due the thickness of the chicken pieces. Once down allow it to rest for 10 minutes.
  • Place the cooked chicken on a cutting board and slice the chicken on a diagonal against he grain into neat slices.
  • Assemble the salad!
    Ina large mixing bowl combine the romaine, kale,/cabbage, corn, onions, tomatoes, half the avocado and pepitas, diced bell Pepper. Drizzle desired amounts of ranch dressing until everything has a light coating.
  • Transfer to individual bowls topped with grilled chicken, remaining, pepitas, avocados. Finishing with cheese, micro greens and crushed tortilla chips.Enjoy!
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