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.
Nutrition
Calories: 557kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 31gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 683mgPotassium: 709mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3344IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 135mgIron: 2mg
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