Healthy Chicken Taco Salad with Creamy Avocado Cilantro Dressing

There are so many things you can do with shredded chicken. I absolutely love keeping some on hand just for that reason. We have been enjoying all sorts of quick and delicious meals that are easy and tasty. I’ve been on a Mexican food kick lately it seems. This taco salad is the perfect lunch that can be prepared ahead of time for the perfect grab-n-go. Or, if you’d like to pair it with some chips and salsa and Mexican rice it would make the perfect dinner recipe as well. Either way, you are in for a great recipe! The creamy avocado cilantro dressing pairs nicely with the taco salad (almost but not quite resembling a popular restaurant dressing). It’s perfectly healthy yet delicious!

Healthy Chicken Taco Salad

Course: Main Course, Salad

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: Healthy Chicken Taco Salad

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 529 kcal

Author: Yvonne

This Healthy Chicken Taco Salad is ready in a flash and is fresh and delicious!

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Ingredients

• 5 c. chopped romaine lettuce
• 2 c. shredded chicken seasoned with taco seasoning
• 1/2 c. canned whole kernel sweet corn drained
• 1/2 c. canned black beans rinsed & drained
• 1 roma tomato diced
• 1 avocado diced
• 1/4 c. shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 c. tortilla strips for garnish

Instructions

1. Place romaine lettuce in a large bowl; top with corn, black beans, tomato, cheese & avocado.
2. Garnish with tortilla strips, if desired. Serve with dressing.

Recipe Notes

I used the Costco shredded rotisserie chicken that I had heated with water and taco seasoning until warm.

Adapted from Damn Delicious

Nutrition Facts

Healthy Chicken Taco Salad

Amount Per Serving

Calories 529 Calories from Fat 234

% Daily Value*

Fat 26g40%

Saturated Fat 6g38%

Cholesterol 129mg43%

Sodium 696mg30%

Potassium 1522mg43%

Carbohydrates 34g11%

Fiber 12g50%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 43g86%

Vitamin A 26235IU525%

Vitamin C 21.4mg26%

Calcium 238mg24%

Iron 4.6mg26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

What I like most about taco salad recipes is how easily adaptable they are! You can add more of what you like, less of what you don’t. Love cilantro? Pile on some fresh leaves for an extra punch of flavor. How about some red onion? That would make for a little extra kick. Speaking of kick – what about a few jalapeño slices? So many wonderful options and so many different ways to personalize this for you and your family! Eat up!

Creamy Avocado Cilantro Dressing

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Creamy Avocado Cilantro Dressing

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 109 kcal

Author: Yvonne

This Creamy Avocado Cilantro Dressing is both delicious and easy!

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Ingredients

• 1 avocado
• 1 c. cilantro washed
• 1/4 c. greek yogurt
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/4 c. lime juice
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 3/4-1 c. water

Instructions

1. In a blender, blend together all ingredients until smooth and creamy. To reach desired consistency, add more or less water.

Nutrition Facts

Creamy Avocado Cilantro Dressing

Amount Per Serving

Calories 109 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Fat 7g11%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 277mg12%

Potassium 590mg17%

Carbohydrates 8g3%

Fiber 5g21%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 4065IU81%

Vitamin C 25.9mg31%

Calcium 65mg7%

Iron 1.3mg7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

For more healthy salad recipes, try these!

Spinach Salad // Tried and Tasty

Mixed Berry Wedge Salad // Tried and Tasty

Healthy Beet & Feta Salad // Tried and Tasty