Copycat Santa Fe Salad
A vibrant and satisfying salad featuring grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy ranch dressing, perfect for busy weeknights and casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breasts, grilled and sliced (Use leftover grilled chicken or rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.)
- 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped (Make sure to use fresh romaine for crispness.)
- 1 cup corn, canned or grilled (Canned corn works well; just drain and rinse.)
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed (Rinse canned black beans before adding.)
- 1 piece red bell pepper, diced (You can substitute with other colorful peppers.)
- 1 piece avocado, sliced (Add just before serving to prevent browning.)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack) (Choose your preferred cheese.)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (Adjustment can be made based on your preference.)
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped (Fresh cilantro enhances the flavor.)
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing or your favorite dressing (Feel free to try different dressings.)
Instructions
Assembly
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, corn, black beans, red bell pepper, and avocado.
- Top with the grilled chicken slices, shredded cheese, green onions, and cilantro.
- Drizzle with your choice of ranch dressing or another salad dressing.
- Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Store leftover salad without dressing to maintain freshness. Chicken can be reheated in the oven for best results.