Description
Fiesta Ranch Salad with Salsa Verde Chicken is the ultimate quick meal that combines vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients for a satisfying dish. In just 15 minutes, you can prepare this wholesome salad, featuring juicy marinated chicken topped with a zesty ranch dressing. Perfect for busy weeknights or summer gatherings, this colorful fiesta bowl is versatile enough to serve as a main course or a side. With its nutritious components and customizable toppings, you’ll enjoy every bite of this southwest-inspired delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package Fiesta Ranch salad kit
- 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup salsa verde
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a mixing bowl or freezer bag, combine chicken, salsa verde, cumin, salt, and pepper. Massage marinade into the chicken and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Cook the Chicken: Preheat your grill or stovetop pan. Cook chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165° F. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Assemble Your Salad: Pour the Fiesta Ranch salad kit into a large serving bowl and top with sliced chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 315g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg