Mexican Chicken Salad

Name: Mexican Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 large chicken breast; ground Himalayan pink salt, to taste; freshly ground black pepper, to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns); Tajín seasoning, to taste; 4 cups lettuce such as Romaine, washed and torn; 2 large avocadoes, stones removed, peeled and cubed; 1 tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice, or as needed; 1/2 cup red onions, chopped; 1 can (15 oz.) corn kernels, drained; 1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, washed and halved; 1 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled; 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped; 4 lime wedges, for serving

Author: Francine Lizotte

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Posted on Jun 3rd, 2025

by Francine Lizotte

It doesn’t matter which season it is, I love my salad but probably more so during the warmer months of the year. Eating fresh ingredients along with any of my homemade dressings/vinaigrettes is what I call a “I feel good” 🥰 meal…

With over 50 recipes on the website 💻, I’m sure there’s a salad for everyone! Depending on how I feel or what I have on hand, I can go for a Caesar Salad, Israeli, Greek Tuna Pasta Salad, Salade Niçoise or Salade Lyonnaise, Pittsburgh Steak Salad, etc.

When it comes to adding chicken 🐓 to it, I like Buffalo Chicken Salad, Green Goddess, Mediterranean Chicken Pesto Pasta, Goi Ga (crunchy Vietnamese Chicken Salad), Classic Cobb, Chicken Shawarma Salad, Asian Chicken Salad, Neiman Marcus Chicken Salad, Julienne, or this one… Mexican Chicken Salad!

This is simply amazing! Loaded with deliciousness, this salad is incredibly healthy! With a couple well-seasoned grilled chicken breasts, corn kernels, black beans, tomatoes, avocadoes 🥑 and more plus some crumbled Cotija cheese, this is a tasty and satisfying light meal to enjoy anytime!

Chicken, the star of the show, is simply seasoned with salt 🧂 and pepper but there’s another one that goes on as well… Tajín! Originating in Guadalajara, this is a popular Mexican spice blend that has a gorgeous chili-lime flavor. It can be used in both sweet and savory recipes or in cocktails like Paloma and Michelada. Instead of having a salt rim for your margarita, replace it with this seasoning… it’s lovely!

I don’t show you how to grill or cook the chicken breasts. I always opt for the barbecue 🔥 but if you don’t own one, use the stove-top or even better, my oven method. If you go with the last one, pour some oil on the breasts to coat and then season them.

Which ever way you decide to cook the meat, it’s important that you let it rest for 10 minutes ⏰. The reason is it allows it to relax therefore redistributing the juices evenly. When slicing, the resting time will prevent the juices from releasing resulting in nice moist and tender meat.

As I mentioned earlier, I like making 👩‍🍳 my own dressings and vinaigrettes. The one I prefer using for this Mexican Chicken Salad is my Mexican Salad Dressing. It has the right flavor to complement this meal. Other ones that pair well with this featured recipe is my Creamy Cilantro-Lime or Avocado Dressing.

As the days get warmer, most of us don’t feel like having heavy meals. This delightful Mexican Chicken Salad is the perfect choice to enjoy this season! With gorgeous ingredients, it’s a light, tasty and healthy 💚 dish that everyone will love…
Bon Appétit! 🍽

Here are several more Mexican inspired recipes for you to enjoy… 😀
– Chiles Rellenos
– Breakfast Burritos
– Strawberry Agua Fresca
– Mexican Tostadas
– Tequila-Lime Chicken Wings
– Elotes • Grilled Mexican Street Corn
– El Diablo Pork Tenderloin
– Pulled Pork Enchiladas
– Sombrero Pizza
and for even more salad and dressing/vinaigrette recipes 🥗, click on this link… Recipe Category • Salads & Dressings

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