Earl's Santa Fe Salad Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Start by grilling the chicken breasts until cooked through. Let them cool and then slice them into thin strips.
• STEP 2.In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, and avocado.
• STEP 3.Add the sliced chicken to the bowl and gently toss everything together.
• STEP 4.In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
• STEP 5.Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
• STEP 6.Serve the Santa Fe Salad immediately and enjoy!

Cooking Tips

• For extra flavor, marinate the chicken breasts in a mixture of lime juice, olive oil, and spices before grilling.
• Feel free to customize the salad by adding other ingredients such as roasted red peppers, diced red onions, or shredded cheese.
• To make the salad ahead of time, keep the dressing separate and toss it with the salad just before serving to prevent wilting.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover Santa Fe Salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• To serve, give the salad a quick toss to redistribute the dressing and enjoy it cold or at room temperature.