Southwestern Grilled Chicken Jalapeno Popper Salad

All of the flavours and textures in this salad work wonderfully together from the creamy beans and avocado which temper the jalapenos heat to the juicy tomatoes, the salty bacon, the crunchy tortilla chips and of course the super tasty jalapeno popper dressing! What a salad! 

Southwestern Grilled Chicken Jalapeno Popper Salad

A southwestern style grilled chicken salad with a spicy and creamy jalapeno popper inspired dressing.

ingredients

• 4 (6 ounce) chicken breasts
• salt and pepper to taste
• 6 cups romaine or other lettuce, shredded
• 1 cup tomato, diced
• 1 large avocado, diced
• 1 cup corn (~2 ears), preferably grilled or charred
• 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup green or red onion, sliced
• 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (optional)
• 1/4 cup crumbled tortilla chips (optional)
• 1/4 cup jalapeno popper dressing
• fresh or pickled sliced jalapenos to taste
• 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)

directions

1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and grill over medium-high heat until cooked, about 4-6 minutes per side, set aside, let cool and slice.
2. Assemble salad and enjoy!

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