Gluten-Free Chipotle Taco Salad

Spice up your mealtime routine with this vibrant and flavor-packed Gluten-Free Chipotle Taco Salad. This recipe features tender grilled chicken breasts marinated in smoky chipotle peppers, zesty lime juice, and warm spices like cumin and garlic powder, delivering a bold kick to every bite. Paired with a refreshing mix of crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, sweet corn, and hearty black beans, this salad strikes the perfect balance between smoky, savory, and fresh flavors. Topped with a sprinkle of chopped cilantro and a drizzle of lime juice, it’s a quick, wholesome, and naturally gluten-free dish that’s perfect for a satisfying lunch or light dinner. Easy to prep and packed with nutrients, this taco-inspired salad is proof that healthy eating can be downright delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 cup Canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup Corn kernels
• 1 large Avocado
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

Step 1

In a bowl, mix the chipotle peppers, olive oil, garlic powder, ground cumin, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.

Step 2

Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Allow them to marinate for at least 15 minutes.

Step 3

While the chicken is marinating, chop the romaine lettuce, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and peel and slice the avocado. Set aside.

Step 4

Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken breasts and cook for 6-8 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

Step 5

Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.

Step 6

In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, black beans, corn, and sliced avocado.

Step 7

Top the salad with the sliced chicken.

Step 8

Drizzle lime juice over the salad and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.

Step 9

Toss gently before serving to mix all the ingredients together.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1630.4 grams (1630.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1650

Total Fat 76.10g	98%
Saturated Fat 13.00g	65%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.50g
Cholesterol 296mg	99%
Sodium 2241mg	97%
Total Carbohydrate 118.10g	43%
Dietary Fiber 39.00g	139%
Total Sugars 23.40g
Protein 139.20g	278%

Vitamin D 4IU	18%
Calcium 326mg	25%
Iron 15mg	83%
Potassium 4166mg	89%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.0%

Protein: 32.5%

Carbs: 27.6%