Description
Fiesta Ranch Salad with Salsa Verde Chicken is a vibrant and delicious dish that captures the essence of Southwestern flavors. This quick and easy recipe combines marinated grilled chicken and a fresh salad kit, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With its zesty salsa verde marinade, this salad not only packs a flavor punch but also provides a healthy option loaded with protein and colorful vegetables. Enjoy it as a main course or as a side at your next potluck—it’s sure to impress your family and friends!
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 to coat evenly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Cook the Chicken: Preheat your grill or skillet. Cook the marinated chicken over medium heat until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (about 5-7 minutes per side). Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large serving bowl, place the contents of the Fiesta Ranch salad kit. Top with sliced chicken or serve separately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad with chicken (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg