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tex-mex chicken salad

Recipe by
Lucy Selvaggio-Diaz
Brentwood, NY

A tasty twist on a garden salad.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For tex-mex chicken salad

  • 2 c
    chicken breasts, cooked and diced
  • 1/2 c
    cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1
    avocado, diced
  • 2/3 c
    cooked corn (from about 1 ear)
  • 1/2 c
    red onion, chopped
  • 6
    romaine lettuce leaves, torn
  • 1
    red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 Tbsp
    fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1/2 c
    salsa
  • 1/2 c
    sour cream
  • 1/2 c
    baked tortilla chips, crushed

How To Make tex-mex chicken salad

  • 1
    In a large bowl, combine chicken, cheese, avocado, corn, onion, lettuce, and red pepper.
  • 2
    In a smaller bowl, combine lime juice, cumin, salsa, and sour cream.
  • 3
    Toss the salad with the dressing and divide among serving plates. Sprinkle each with crushed tortillas and serve.
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