February 4, 2022
Chicken Taco Salad with Lime Vinaigrette
Low in fat and high in flavor, this dressing brings brightness to an easy and delicious Mexican-inspired chicken salad. Add avocado if you have room for the calories. Similarly, you can use full-fat cheese in place of the low-fat cheese or even omit it altogether to make this dairy-free.
Servings: 4
Calories: 484kcal
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper fresh ground
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts boneless skinless
- 1 cup chicken broth
Dressing
- 1 medium zucchini roughly chopped
- 2 green onions trimmed and roughly chopped
- 1/2 bunch cilantro thick stems removed
- 1 jalapeño stem, seeds, and membranes removed (you can leave the seeds in if you want the dressing hot)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice or more to taste
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Salad
- 8 cups romaine chopped fine
- 1/2 bunch cilantro thick stems removed and roughly torn
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
- 4 green onions sliced thin
- 1 cup shredded low-fat Mexican cheese use full fat if not watching calorie intake, omit for dairy-free
- 1 avocado diced
Instructions
- Combine all seasonings for the chicken in a small bowl. Sprinkle over chicken and place into a slow cooker along with the stock. Cook on low for 3 hours, or until the chicken shreds easily. Use 2 forks to shred the chicken. Cool to room temperature.
- While chicken cooks, prepare the dressing. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until completely smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste. Set aside.
- Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl. Toss with dressing and top with chicken. Serve.
Notes
Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 0.92
Nutrition without avocado: Calories: 403 cal, Carbs: 13g, Fiber: 4g, Fat: 21g, Protein: 43g, Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 1.15
Nutrition for dressing alone: Calories: 84 cal, Carbs: 4g, Fiber: 1g, Fat: 7g, Protein: 1g, Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 0.08
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Taco Salad with Lime Vinaigrette
Amount per Serving
Calories
484
% Daily Value*
Fat
28
g
43
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
44
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
14
g
Cholesterol
179
mg
60
%
Sodium
1682
mg
73
%
Potassium
1304
mg
37
%
Carbohydrates
17
g
6
%
Fiber
8
g
33
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
44
g
88
%
Vitamin A
9611
IU
192
%
Vitamin C
40
mg
48
%
Calcium
423
mg
42
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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