Description
Talk about eating the colors of the rainbow! I love all the subtle flavors in this grilled chicken cobb salad. They come together to create a unique flavor that I don't get tired of.
Ingredients
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Smokey Chili Lime Dressing
- 1 1/2 Cups Mayo
- Juice of 1 large Lime
- 1 Tbl Apple Cider Vinegar *
- 2 tsp Honey
- 1 tsp Mustard
- 1 clove garlic, (minced)
- 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Coarse Real Salt *
- 1 Tbl Chives (chopped)
- 1 Tbl Cilantro (finely chopped)
Chicken Marinade
- 4 large Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 2 Tbl Olive Oil
- 1 Tbl Balsamic Vinegar
- Juice of 1/2 a Lime
- Large Pinch Chili Flakes
- 1/2 tsp Cumin
- 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Coarse Real Salt *
- 1/2 tsp Coarse Ground Pepper
Southwestern Cobb Salad
- 6 pieces Small Romaine Hearts (chopped into bite-sized)
- 1/2 cup Cilantro (roughly chopped)
- 1 Small Red Onion (chopped)
- 1 Red Bell Pepper (chopped)
- 1 Orange Bell Pepper (chopped)
- 1 Yellow Bell Pepper (chopped)
- 2 Avocados (pitted and sliced into 1/2" cubes)
- 1/2 cup Pico de Gallo
- 1 can Black Beans (drained)
- Sliced Grilled Chicken (see above marinade)
- Smokey Chili Lime Dressing (see above)
Instructions
Smokey Chili Lime Dressing
- Add all of the dressing ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth and combined.
- Store in an airtight container in fridge.
Chicken Marinade
- Add the oil, balsamic vinegar, lime juice, chili flakes, cumin, salt, and pepper to a mixing bowl and whisk together until combined.
- Add the chicken, turning until all breasts are well coated.
- Cover and let sit in the refrigerator for at least one hour or overnight.
- Cook chicken on a hot grill until both sides have nice grill marks and chicken is cooked through.
- Let sit for 10 minutes before slicing.
Southwestern Cobb Salad
- Place the romaine lettuce in a large bowl.
- Set each salad ingredient in a row across the bed of romaine.
- Drizzle with a little dressing.
- Using salad tongs, serve up a little of each section when plating, or toss everything together and then plate.
- Serve with more salad dressing.