Serves: 6
Prep: 1 hour 15 minutes
For Creamy Avocado Cilantro Dressing:
¾ | cup chopped cilantro |
½ | cup plain whole milk yogurt |
1½ | tablespoon fresh lime juice |
½ | teaspoon garlic powder |
½ | teaspoon salt |
1½ | tablespoons olive oil |
1 | teaspoon honey |
1 | teaspoon cumin powder |
1/3 | medium avocado |
For Chicken:
1½ | pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts |
2 | teaspoons canola oil |
salt and pepper to taste |
Other:
1½ | cups frozen corn |
1½ | cups canned black beans |
12 | cups green leaf lettuce, chopped |
1½ | cups diced tomatoes |
1½ | cups avocado, sliced |
3 | ounces corn chips |
¾ | cup shredded cheddar cheese |
1. For Creamy Avocado Cilantro Dressing: Combine all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth and consistent. Chill for 1 hour.
2. For Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste. Heat canola oil in skillet over medium high heat, until shimmering. Add chicken and cook 4 minutes. Flip and cook 3-4 minutes more, until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer chicken to cutting board, slice and set aside.
3. Heat corn and beans in a small sauce pan over medium heat until warmed. Set aside.
4. Toss lettuce with dressing until coated. Evenly portion salad among 6 bowls as follows: lettuce and dressing, chicken, corn and bean mixture, tomatoes, avocado, corn chips and cheese.
Total Per Serving: 474 cal., 23 g fat (5 g sat. fat), 70 mg chol., 682 mg sodium, 747 mg pot., 36 g carb., 6 g sugar, 7 g fiber, 36 g pro.
Creamy Avocado Cilantro Dressing, Per Serving (about 2 tablespoons): 62 cal., 5 g fat (1 g sat. fat), 0 mg chol., 206 mg sodium, 74 mg pot., 3 g carb., 2 g sugar, 1 g fiber, 2 g pro.