Description
Southwestern Cobb Salad is made with a spicy cilantro lime vinaigrette. This easy cobb salad recipe is out of this world! The vinaigrette is something I make almost once a week, and this salad is one of my favorites to put it on!
Ingredients
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Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeno
- 2 cups cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Salad
- 1/2 pound boneless chicken breasts
- 1 package taco seasoning
- 2 Hearts of Romaine, cleaned and chopped
- 1 cup canned corn, drained
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup jalapeno slices
- 3/4 cup grated Monterrey Jack Cheese
- 1 cup grape tomatoes sliced in half
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup lightly crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
- In your blender or food processor combine the garlic, jalapeno and cilantro. Pulse this until the cilantro is finely chopped.
- Add in the remaining ingredients and pulse until the dressing is combined.
- Transfer the dressing into a container, cover and chill until ready to use.
Salad
- Sprinkle the chicken breasts with the taco seasoning evenly. Grill the chicken breasts until they are cooked. Allow the chicken to cool for 5-10 minutes and cut into bite sized pieces.
- Place the lettuce in a large bowl or on a large platter.
- Top with the remaining ingredients.
- Toss with the Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 860
- Sugar: 12.3 g
- Sodium: 2138.3 mg
- Fat: 63.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 35.8 g
- Protein: 41.5 g
- Cholesterol: 118.8 mg