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Seven Layer Chicken Taco Salad

Ingredients

  • 2 cups black beans drained and rinsed if using canned
  • 2 cups frozen organic corn thawed
  • 6 cups chopped lettuce of choice
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes halved
  • 1.5 lbs cooked chicken breasts shredded
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

For the creamy dressing:

  • 2 cups full fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 Tbsps raw honey
  • 3 Tbsps white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbsps fresh lime juice
  • 1 Tbsp lime zest
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • sea salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste, about 1/4 teaspoon each

Instructions

  • Begin by making your dressing; Combine all the dressing ingredients in a mixing bowl and whisk until well combined.
  • In a large 4-quart glass serving bowl, layer the ingredients as follows from the bottom up: black beans, corn, lettuce, tomatoes and chicken.
  • Spread the dressing over the salad and top with shredded cheese.
  • Cover and refrigerate until you're ready to serve, up to 12 hours.
  • Toss ingredients together before serving and ENJOY!