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Rainbow Grilled Chicken Salad

featured in Tasty's Best Dinners Of 2020

This vibrant salad is a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. Grilled chicken is paired with colorful veggies, such as bell peppers and red cabbage, and a delicious homemade dressing to create a healthy and satisfying meal.

Claire Nolan
Tasty Team
98% would make again
Total Time

35 minutes

35 min

Prep Time

15 minutes

15 min

Cook Time

20 minutes

20 min

Rainbow Grilled Chicken Salad
Total Time

35 minutes

35 min

Prep Time

15 minutes

15 min

Cook Time

20 minutes

20 min

Ingredients

for 4 servings

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Dressing

  • 1 cup sour cream (230 g)
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro (10 g), minced
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

Salad

  • 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
  • ½ cup red onion (75 g), diced
  • ½ cup tomato (100 g), diced
  • ½ cup orange bell pepper (50 g)
  • ¾ cup corn (130 g)
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro (20 g), chopped
  • ¼ cup jalapeño (25 g), diced

Garnish

  • 1 avocado
  • tortilla strip

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 334
  • Fat 18g
  • Carbs 16g
  • Fiber 4g
  • Sugar 5g
  • Protein 26g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, and olive oil.
  2. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes on each side or until internal temperature reaches 165˚F (75˚C). Remove from pan and slice breast into pieces.
  3. In a bowl, mix sour cream, cilantro, pepper, salt, and lime juice. Set aside until you are ready to serve.
  4. In a salad bowl, assemble the salad with the romaine on the bottom. Top with red onion, tomatoes, orange bell peppers, corn, cilantro, and jalapeños.
  5. Add the chicken strips. Gently toss salad with the sour cream dressing.
  6. Garnish with avocado slices and tortilla strips.
  7. Enjoy!
  8. Don't just wing it -- plan it! Use our meal planner tool in the Tasty app. Download here.

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