Southwest Chicken Salad with Spicy Ranch Dressing
Loaded with plenty of fresh flavors, this Southwest Chicken Salad is a keeper!
Foto: Barefeet In The Kitchen
Ingredients
- 16 cups green leaf, romaine, and/or spring mix lettuce (chopped into 1-inch or smaller pieces)
- 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 English cucumber (halved lengthwise, seeded, and sliced thin, about 2 cups)
- 1 red bell pepper (cut into ½-inch pieces )
- 1 can corn, drained, (OR 2 ears of corn, kernels removed, about 1½ cups)
- 1 can black or pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 cups cooked chicken (cut into bite size pieces)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (cut into matchsticks or shredded)
- ½ cup toasted pine nuts or sunflower seeds
- 2 cups tortilla strips or corn chips
- 2 cups ranch dressing
- ⅓ cup spicy barbecue sauce
Steps
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Combine the ranch dressing and spicy barbecue ranch in a medium bowl or jar. Whisk well to combine and refrigerate until ready to use. Leftover dressing will keep nicely in the refrigerator for up to a week.
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Layer the lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, corn, beans, and chicken on a large platter or in a bowl. Toss to combine. Top with cheese, pine nuts, and tortilla strips. Drizzle the salad with the prepared dressing. Toss well and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (17% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| green leaf | 16 cups | - | - |
| grape or cherry tomatoes | 2 cups | Rp 12.000/kg | Rp 2.400 |
| English cucumber | 1 | - | - |
| red bell pepper | 1 | - | - |
| corn | 1 can | - | - |
| black or pinto beans | 1 can | - | - |
| cooked chicken | 3 cups | - | - |
| cheddar cheese | 1 cup | Rp 30.000/170g | Rp 41.824 |
| toasted pine nuts or sunflower seeds | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| tortilla strips or corn chips | 2 cups | - | - |
| ranch dressing | 2 cups | - | - |
| spicy barbecue sauce | 0.333 cup | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region


















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