A gorgeous, colorful salad loaded withSouthwestern flavors. This easy to make salad featuring healthy greens,blackened chicken, and drizzled with an avocado lime dressing is delicious,easy to make and full of Southwestern flavors. Whether you're eating healthy orjust want a super tasty, quick recipe, this salad is perfect. Great for ahearty lunch or a satisfying dinner.
Course any, dinner, entree, lunch, Main Course, Salad
Combine all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until smooth. Use water to thin as needed to achieve a pourable consistency. Taste and adjust flavors to your liking. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Blackened Chicken
In a zip-top bag or bowl, mix together spices for the chicken rub and add 1 Tbsp oil to make a paste. Coat chicken with rub and store in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes up to 8 hours.
Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a skillet over mid-high heat. Add chicken and sear for 3-4 minutes until slightly charred. Turn chicken over and add a Tbsp of butter to the skillet. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes while basting the chicken with the melted butter until the chicken is cooked through to 150 degrees in the thickest part. Remove chicken from skillet and cover loosely until ready to use then slice on the bias.
Charred Corn
Using the same skillet, add fresh or frozen corn in a single layer. Allow corn to cook for about 5-10 minutes until it starts to pop. Stir corn to char on all sides. Sprinkle a pinch of salt on the corn and stir. Set aside until ready to use.
AssembleSouthwest Chicken Salad
Add lettuce to a large salad bowl or platter and top with tomatoes, black beans, charred corn, onion, avocado, and sliced chicken. Drizzle with dressing and toss or serve dressing on the side.