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Easy Santa Fe Chicken Salad with Chipotle Honey Dressing

A vibrant southwest-inspired chicken salad packed with fresh vegetables and tossed in a smoky sweet chipotle honey dressing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Southwest
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast sliced
  • 6 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup black beans drained
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheese
  • 0.25 cup red onion sliced
  • 0.25 cup cilantro chopped
Chipotle Honey Dressing
  • 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo chopped
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Prepare and cook the chicken if needed, then slice.
  2. Whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth.
  3. Arrange lettuce in a large bowl and add toppings.
  4. Top with chicken and drizzle dressing before serving.

Notes

Adjust chipotle amount for desired spice level.