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Southwest Chicken Salad with Avocado Ranch Dressing

Crisp veggies, chicken, avocado & corn with a creamy, zesty dressing
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American, Southwestern
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

The Salad

  • 1 15 oz. can sweet corn drained
  • 1 15 oz. can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 bunch scallions diced
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast diced
  • 3 avocados diced
  • 2 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 head iceberg lettuce shredded
  • 2 Tbsp. lime juice + zest of 1 lime
  • 1 Tbsp. jalapeños diced
  • 1/2 tsp. cumin

The Dressing

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • zest and juice of 1 lime
  • 1 avocado pitted, skins removed
  • 1/2 Tbsp. dried minced onion
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, combine the corn, lime juice, lime zest, jalapeños and cumin. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Layer the salad: shredded lettuce, tomatoes, avocados, black beans, corn mixture, chicken and scallions.
  • Combine all the dressing ingredients in a food processor and puree until smooth.
Keyword easy, gluten free, healthy, low fat
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