This taco chicken salad is simple and really flavorful. Ranch dressing and taco seasoning make a delicious sauce drizzled overtop of chicken, lettuce, black beans, corn, onion and cheese. It's a delicious salad to serve as a full meal for lunch or as a side dish for dinner.
Add the 1 cup ranch dressing and 2 tbsp taco seasoning to a medium bowl. Mix together until it's smooth and creamy.
Assemble The Salad:
Wash, chop and prep all the ingredients: 2 cups romaine lettuce (chopped into strips), 2 cups sliced cherry tomatoes, 1 cup canned corn, ¼ cup sliced red onion, 4 chopped green onions, 1 ½ cups canned black beans, ½ cup cheddar cheese, and ¼ cup chopped cilantro (optional). Add everything to a large bowl.
Drizzle the salad dressing overtop and toss all the ingredients together until they're evenly mixed.
Sprinkle the tortilla strips and drizzle lime wedges. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes:
This salad is best served fresh. Over time the lettuce and tortilla strips will begin to turn soggy as they soak up the dressing ingredients.