Copycat Chick-fil-A Spicy Southwest Salad Recipe
My copycat Chick-fil-A Spicy Southwest Salad is full of bold spicy southwest flavors!! Enjoy this southwest salad recipe for lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
Spicy Grilled Chicken Ingredients:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
Creamy Salsa Dressing Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Salad Ingredients:
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1/2 cup grape tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese blend
- 1/2 cup roasted corn
- 1/2 cup canned black beans rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup diced poblano chiles
- 1/2 cup diced roasted red bell peppers
- 1/4 Cup seasoned tri-colored tortilla strips
- 1/4 cup roasted & salted pepitas pumpkin seed kernels
Instructions
Spicy Grilled Chicken Instructions:
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken in a zip top bag and coat with the spice mixture and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Grill the chicken breasts over medium-high heat until cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Allow to cool for 5 minutes then slice the chicken into strips, set aside.
Creamy Salsa Dressing Instructions:
- In a blender or food processor, blend together the mayonnaise, salsa, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined. Place in a jar with a tight fitting lid such as a mason jar and place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Salad Assembly:
- In a large bowl, or platter arrange a bed of mixed greens.
- Top the greens with grape tomatoes, shredded cheese, roasted corn, black beans, poblano chiles, and roasted red bell peppers.
- Add the sliced spicy grilled chicken on top of the salad.
- Sprinkle Seasoned Tortilla Strips and roasted pepitas over the salad.
- Drizzle the Creamy Salsa Dressing over the salad or serve it on the side. Enjoy!
Notes
Store any leftover salad components separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator. The salad is best consumed within 2 days for optimal freshness.
The creamy salsa dressing can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Shake well before using if separation occurs.
For an even more flavorful chicken, you can marinate it overnight in the refrigerator. The longer marination time will infuse the chicken with more depth of flavor.
Substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise in the creamy salsa dressing to reduce the calorie content while still maintaining a creamy texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 1818cal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 254g | Fat: 76g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 716mg | Sodium: 1018mg | Sugar: 4g | Fiber: 4g | Calcium: 194mg | Iron: 8mg