Bean and Chicken Taco Salad

Submitted by *Parsley*

"This is one of my favorite cold taco salads. It's best prepared and served the same day."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 lbs chicken breasts, cooked and cut into small cubes
• 1 large head iceberg lettuce, shredded
• 1 cup chopped sweet onion
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and chopped
• 1 1⁄2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 (13 ounce) bag nacho cheese flavored tortilla chips
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet taco seasoning
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 cup spoonable thousand island dressing (or use more if desired)

directions

1. In a large bowl, combine chicken, lettuce, onion, beans, avocado and cheese. Toss to combine well.
2. Add crushed chips-mix well.
3. In a small bowl, combine taco seasoning, cilantro and Thousand Island dressing and stir well.
4. Pour over salad and toss to coat.

Reviews

[ChefDebs]

Yum..great tasty salad; i served the grilled chicken on the side.

 

[QueenBee49444]

My favorite recipes are quick, easy and delicious. This recipe falls into the favorite description. I used the suggestion from another reviewer and used recipe #76616 for the seasoning. Instead of mixing the seasoning with the dressing, I heated the meat slightly and added the seasoning directly to the meat. I served this delicious salad in recipe #166609 and topped it with salsa and sour cream. Thanks for posting. Reviewed for I Recommend... tag, May 2008

 

[Kittencalrecipezazz]

Oh gosh what a great salad I made this for a light dinner tonight and my DH and DS loved it, I increased the chicken and used recipe#76616 for the taco seasoning, although this is a salad it really filling, thanks for sharing Parsley!...Kitten

 

[Andi Longmeadow Farm]

I couldn't wait to try this! I made it for lunch, and was in a hurry because the farm beckoned me back to work. This came together fast, (already had chicken from previous dinner) and had all other ingredients on hand. Didn't change anything expect I had Jalapeno/Ranch dressing instead of Thousand Island. This worked out perfectly, I added taco seasoning to this, and this produced a heavenly taste. Also had some fresh jalapeno's that I sliced on the top. (I love hot, and spicy)! Thank you so much, Parsley! Will make lots!

 

[Stacee R.]

This is a great taco salad! I made a single serving for lunch today and was asked by a colleague where I bought it. ;) I put 2 cups romaine lettuce, 3 oz. chicken, 1/4 cup black beans and 1/4 cup shredded cheddar together in a container. I bagged the tortilla chips separately and added them with a few slices of avocado right before eating. I also made the full amount of dressing but used only a portion on my salad. I think the next time I make this I will keep the full cup of thousand island dressing but decrease the taco seasoning by half. (I felt that a whole packet didn't let the sweetness of the dressing come through. That's just my personal taste.) I loved the crunch of the chips with the creaminess of the avocado and dressing. Thanks for posting a wonderful recipe, Parsley! The "salad queen" now has a new one that will definitely become part of her rotation. ;)