Southwest Chicken & Kale Caesar Salad
with Charred Corn, Cotija Cheese, Cilantro & Lime | 2 Servings
- Milk
- Sesame
- Eggs
- Fish
Smoky-spiced chicken tops a hearty mix of kale and lettuce tossed in a zesty, lime-kissed Caesar dressing. Charred corn, juicy tomatoes, and salty cotija add bold Southwest flair, while crushed tortilla chips bring craveable crunch. It’s a vibrant, flavor-packed spin on a classic Caesar.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon
Southwest Spice Blend
4 ounce
Chopped Kale
2 ounce
Cotija Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
4 ounce
Grape Tomatoes
1 unit
Baby Lettuce
1.5 ounce
Blue Corn Tortilla Chips
(Contains: Sesame)
¼ ounce
Cilantro
10 ounce
Chopped Chicken Breast
4 ounce
Corn
1.5 ounce
Caesar Dressing
(Contains: Eggs, Milk, Fish)
1 unit
Mayonnaise
(Contains: Eggs)
1 unit
Lime
Not included in your delivery
Salt
Pepper
Cooking Steps
Open package of chicken* and drain off any excess liquid. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and season with Southwest Spice Blend, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes. Turn off heat; transfer chicken to a plate. Wipe out pan.
While chicken cooks, wash and dry produce. Drain corn; pat dry with paper towels. Quarter lime. If necessary, remove and discard any large stems from kale; cut into bite-size pieces. Halve tomatoes. Trim and discard root end from lettuce; chop leaves into bite-size pieces. Roughly chop cilantro. Gently crush tortilla chips in their package.
Heat a drizzle of oil in pan used for chicken over medium-high heat. Add corn and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and lightly charred in spots, 4-6 minutes (it’s natural for corn to pop a bit while cooking).
In a large bowl, stir together dressing, mayonnaise, juice from half the lime, a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add chicken, corn, kale, tomatoes, lettuce, cilantro, cotija cheese, and crushed tortilla chips to bowl with dressing until everything is evenly coated. Taste and season with more salt, pepper, and lime juice if desired. Divide salad between bowls. Serve.
