This Mexican chicken salad is one of those meals that feels fresh, filling, and packed with flavor in every bite. You get juicy seasoned chicken, crunchy greens, sweet corn, hearty beans, creamy avocado, and crispy tortilla strips all tossed together with a cilantro yogurt dressing.
It’s a great option when you want something healthier that still feels satisfying and colorful. The yogurt dressing keeps it creamy without being too heavy, while the lime and cilantro give it that bright Mexican-inspired flavor.
Perfect for meal prep, quick lunches, or a light summer dinner.
Mexican Chicken Salad
Description
A fresh and healthy Mexican chicken salad made with grilled chicken, corn, beans, avocado, tomatoes, and a creamy cilantro yogurt dressing. Perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Salad
Chicken seasoning
Cilantro yogurt dressing
Instructions
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Cook the chicken
Season chicken with olive oil, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
Cook in a hot skillet or grill for 4–5 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest, then slice.
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Make the dressing
Blend yogurt, cilantro and all other ingredients until smooth and creamy.
Add water if you want to thin it.
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Assemble the salad
In a large bowl, combine lettuce, mixed greens, corn, beans, red onion, tomatoes, cheese and avocado.
Add the sliced chicken on top.
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Finish
Drizzle with cilantro yogurt dressing and top with crispy tortilla strips.
Serve immediately.
