Spicy Southwest Chopped Salad with Salsa Verde

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This is by far the best summer salad I have ever made! You can adjust the amount of spice, depending on your preference by adding more or less jalapeno and Cajun seasoning. The salsa verde makes a big enough batch that you can have more for dipping chips later. It is a great low-fat, all-in-one meal. This dish can also be topped with crushed tortilla chips, if desired.

Submitted by Jenny from WA
Published on February 1, 2020
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Prep Time:
45 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 salads
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Ingredients

  • 2 ears corn

  • 1 pound tomatillos, husked

  • ½ bunch fresh cilantro leaves

  • ½ jalapeno chile pepper, chopped

  • ¼ large white onion, chopped

  • 1 clove garlic, chopped

  • salt, to taste

  • 4 teaspoons lime juice

  • 1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced

  • 1 teaspoon lime juice

  • ¼ medium head red cabbage, chopped

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, or to taste

  • 1 head green leaf lettuce

  • 1 cup crumbled cotija cheese

  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Directions

  1. Fill a large pot with water and bring to a rolling boil; add the corn and boil 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the corn and allow to cool until cool enough to handle. Cut the corn off of the cob and place into a large mixing bowl; set aside.

  2. Place the tomatillos, cilantro, jalapeno, onion, garlic, salt, and 4 teaspoons of lime juice into a blender. Pulse until the vegetables have been finely chopped; set aside. Toss the avocado with 1 teaspoon of lime juice and mix with the corn, cabbage, black beans, and bell pepper.

  3. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Season the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning.

  4. Cook the chicken breasts on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 6 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Set the breasts aside until cool enough to handle; cut into bite sized pieces.

  5. Divide the lettuce leaves onto 4 plates. Mound the avocado mixture on top of the lettuce, followed by the chicken. Sprinkle with cotija cheese and garnish with lime wedges to serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

550 Calories
22g Fat
50g Carbs
43g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 550
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 29%
Saturated Fat 9g 43%
Cholesterol 99mg 33%
Sodium 1112mg 48%
Total Carbohydrate 50g 18%
Dietary Fiber 18g 63%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 43g 86%
Vitamin C 115mg 128%
Calcium 352mg 27%
Iron 6mg 31%
Potassium 1632mg 35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.