Chopped Salad with Chicken & Creamy Chipotle Dressing

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This chopped salad with chicken is smoky and zesty thanks to the creamy chipotle dressing. Cilantro adds a pop of freshness to each bite.

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Jasmine Smith
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Jasmine Smith has a blends of academic training in Culinary Nutrition and Food Science with hands-on experience while working in restaurants and volunteering at food-driven events. Jasmine continues to share her knowledge on wholesome eating with approachable cooking skills she acquired while working in the restaurant industry.

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Chopped Salad with Chicken & Creamy Chipotle Dressing
Photo: Photography / Jennifer Causey, Styling / Melissa Gray / Kay Clarke
Active Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
6
Nutrition Profile:
Nut-Free Healthy Pregnancy Soy-Free High-Protein Gluten-Free
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Ingredients

  • 2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce

  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise

  • ¼ cup whole-milk plain strained yogurt, such as Greek or skyr

  • ¼ cup lime juice

  • 1 clove garlic, chopped

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed

  • 10 cups chopped romaine lettuce

  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped

  • 2 small ears corn, husked, kernels cut from cobs

  • ½ cup chopped red onion

  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken

  • 2 medium avocados, chopped

Directions

  1. Combine chipotles, mayonnaise, yogurt, lime juice, garlic, pepper, cumin and salt in a blender; process until smooth, about 30 seconds.

  2. Place black beans, lettuce, bell pepper, corn kernels, onion and cilantro in a large bowl; drizzle with the dressing and toss to coat. Divide among 6 bowls and top evenly with chicken and avocado.

To make ahead:

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, January 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

424 Calories
23g Fat
26g Carbs
30g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 2 1/2 cups
Calories 424
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 26g 9%
Dietary Fiber 11g 39%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 30g 60%
Total Fat 23g 29%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 66mg 22%
Vitamin A 7758IU 155%
Sodium 278mg 12%
Potassium 1004mg 21%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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