Description
Fiesta Ranch Salad with Salsa Verde Chicken is a vibrant and delicious dish that brings the excitement of southwest flavors right to your table. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this salad combines tender marinated chicken with a colorful mix of fresh ingredients. The zesty salsa verde adds a delightful kick, making it a satisfying meal on its own or a refreshing side at summer barbecues. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can whip up this nutritious and flavorful dish that will appeal to everyone in the family.
Ingredients
- Fiesta Ranch salad kit
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salsa verde
- Ground cumin
- Kosher salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine chicken, salsa verde, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl or freezer bag. Massage to coat and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Cook the Chicken: Preheat your grill or skillet. Cook the marinated chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, approximately 6-8 minutes per side. Let rest before slicing.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, place the Fiesta Ranch salad mix and top with sliced salsa verde chicken.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling/Skillet
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg