Description
Fiesta Ranch Salad with Salsa Verde Chicken is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish perfect for busy weeknights or light lunches. This quick-to-prepare salad features juicy marinated chicken grilled to perfection, served over a fresh Fiesta Ranch salad kit. With zesty salsa verde and fragrant cumin seasoning the chicken, every bite is a delightful explosion of southwest flavors. Packed with protein and fiber while being easy to assemble, this meal not only satisfies your hunger but also keeps cleanup minimal—leaving you more time to enjoy your delicious creation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package Fiesta Ranch salad kit
- 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup salsa verde
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl or resealable bag, combine chicken, salsa verde, cumin, salt, and pepper. Massage the marinade into the chicken and refrigerate for at least one hour (or overnight for maximum flavor).
- Cook the Chicken: Grill, sauté, or bake the marinated chicken until its internal temperature reaches 165°F (about 8-10 minutes). Let it rest for five minutes before slicing.
- Assemble the Salad: Follow package instructions for the Fiesta Ranch salad kit. Top with sliced salsa verde chicken or serve separately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad with chicken (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg