Southwest Chopped Salad (Gluten Free)
Nothing is more delicious than a crunchy, sweet n' savory salad with a silky, creamy dressing. My Southwest chopped salad is exactly that. It's an affordable recipe that is picnic and party-perfect. Everyone will love the textures and bold flavors - so let's go!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups lettuce chopped
- ½ cup red cabbage chopped
- ½ cup green cabbage chopped
- ¼ cup carrots shredded
- ½ cup crispy corn tortilla strips
- ¼ cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup gluten-free chicken cutlet or store bought chicken tenders chopped
For the dressing
- ¼ cup ranch dressing
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tbsp taco seasoning
- 1-2 tsp chipotle sauce from a can of chipotles
Instructions
- Make your chicken cutlet or heat your chicken tenders in the air fryer until fully cooked.
- While they are cooking, wash and chop all vegetables. Chop cooked chicken.
- Combine lettuce, red cabbage, green cabbage, and carrots in a large bowl.
- Top with tortilla strips, cheese, and chicken.
- Whisk together ranch, olive oil, taco seasoning, and chipotle sauce in a small bowl or jar.
- Drizzle dressing over salad just before serving.
- Toss to combine or serve dressing on the side.