Spicy Southwest Chicken Salad & Creamy Chipotle Salsa Dressing

(1 serving)

Salad Ingredients

1/2 cup canned corn

1/2 cup black beans

1/4 cup chopped carrots

1/4 cup diced tomatoes

1/4 cup diced red onion

1 bowl leaf greens

1/2 diced avocado

1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

6 oz. grilled chicken strips (pre-cooked)

Assembly

Wash greens, dry and place in large bowl. Open black beans, place in strainer and rinse with cold water. Let water drain, place 1/2 cup beans into bowl. Open corn, drain juice and place 1/2 cup corn into bowl. Chop tomato, red onion (make sure onion is not too sharp or it will dominate the flavor of the salad), carrots and avocado- place everything into bowl. Heat pre-cooked chicken and place into bowl. Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese and mix salad with tongs.

Dressing Ingredients

1 part salsa

1 part hot sauce

2 parts ranch dressing
1 tbsp. chipotle spice powder

Instructions- Mix all and serve over salad. Enjoy.

This recipe makes for a filling, healthy and flavorful meal that is extremely easy to pull-together. For extra kick add more hot sauce.