Ingredients
- For the salad:
- 1 cup shredded chicken
- 1/2 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, diced
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapeño, finely diced
- 1/2 cup lettuce, sliced
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 tbsp taco seasoning
- green onion, chopped (optional)
- For homemade taco seasoning:
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- pinch dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp cayenne powder (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine all ingredients except mayonnaise and taco seasoning.
- In a small bowl mix mayonnaise with half of tablespoon taco seasoning.
- Add the dressing to chicken mixture and serve immediately.
Notes
If you plan to store your taco chicken salad for a few days, I
recommend you not to add lettuce. It's better to stir in fresh chopped lettuce just before serving
recommend you not to add lettuce. It's better to stir in fresh chopped lettuce just before serving