Salsa Salad
Ingredients
- 4 cups salad greens
- 2 cups black beans
- 2 cups fresh corn
- 1 cup chopped grilled or roasted skinless chicken, shredded
- 2 bell peppers, any color, seeded and chopped
- 1 avocado, chopped
- ¼ cup Sharp Cheddar or Cotija Mexican Cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper
- Hot sauce
- 1 cup salsa
Salsa
- 1 cup tomatoes, chopped
- 1 scallion onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, chopped
- 1 juice of one lime
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
Instructions
- Chop peppers, avocado and cilantro for salad and set aside.
- Roast one large chicken breast, let cool, shred and mix in a little hot sauce.
- Prepare salsa - mix together chopped tomatoes, onions, cilantro, lime, olive oil, jalapeno in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, gently combine: chopped peppers, avocado, cilantro, chicken, beans, corn.
Assembly
- Divide salad greens among 4 bowls.
- Top with bean, vegetable, chicken mixture.
- Top with salsa and cheese.
- Serve with hot sauce on the side.
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