Description
Fiesta Ranch Salad with Salsa Verde Chicken is a vibrant and nutritious dish that captures the essence of Southwestern cuisine. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this salad combines tender, marinated chicken with a colorful array of fresh vegetables, all topped with zesty salsa verde. Quick to prepare—ready in just 15 minutes—this salad is ideal for busy weekdays and relaxed weekends alike. Whether served as a standalone main course or a delightful side dish, it promises to impress your family and guests with its bold flavors and beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- Fiesta Ranch salad kit
- 8 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup salsa verde
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing it with salsa verde, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight.
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium heat. Cook the marinated chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, about 6-8 minutes per side.
- Once cooked, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into strips.
- Assemble the salad by placing the Fiesta Ranch kit in a large bowl and topping it with sliced chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling/Skillet
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg