Name: Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: DRESSING :; 1 cup ranch dressing; 2 Tbsp taco seasoning (hot or mild); SALAD :; 3 cups chicken (cooked, cooled and diced); 4 cups Romaine lettuce (chopped, about 1 head); 2 Roma tomatoes (diced); 1 cucumber (seeded and diced); 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen); 4-5 green onions (sliced); 1 15 oz can black beans (drained and rinsed); 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese (or pepper jack, cut into ¼” cubes); 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped); juice of 1/2 of a lime; 1 cup tortilla chips (crushed); jalapeño (diced, toasted pumpkin seeds, diced avocado or jicama for garnish (optional))

For many families, the best recipes in summer times are the salads. because are so easy, fresh and healthy.

If you are looking for a quick summer salad full of fresh vegetables tossed in a delicious homemade dressing this is the perfect salad. It’s a great fast side dish for any potluck or even Easter dinner that is a simple, Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad recipe that can be prepared in under sixteen minutes.

If you take it anywhere, at least a handful of people will ask you for the recipe. It’s guaranteed!

SO GOOD!!!

COOKING TIME: 25 MINUTES | SERVING: 6 | 5 PersonalPoints per serving

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad:

chicken

Romaine lettuce

Roma tomatoes

cucumber

corn kernels

green onions

can black beans

sharp cheddar cheese

cilantro

juice of lime

tortilla chips, crushed

jalapeño, diced, toasted pumpkin seeds, diced avocado or jicama for garnish (optional)

HOW TO MAKE THIS Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad:

Step 1: In a small bowl, stir together ingredients for dressing then refrigerate until ready to use.

Step 2: In a large bowl, toss salad ingredients together. Add dressing a little at a time then toss until lightly coated.

Step 3: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately

Enjoy!

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Camelia