Tallulluh's Southwest Salad

I posted this yummy lunch or dinner recipe earlier in the week, but I've made some major improvements and added photos!  Also, a new southwest ranch dressing recipe is included!

Talluluh's Southwest Salad

3 c. mixed greens

1 cooked chicken breast, sliced (I cook mine with 1 tsp. minced garlic, 1 T. olive oil, 1 T. El Pato tomato sauce Mexican hot style, and a dash of seasoned salt)

1/2 c. black bean salsa (see my recipe below)

Handful of fresh chopped cilantro

1 lime wedge
1-2 T. Southwest Ranch Dressing

Rinse and toss your salad greens.  Cover with black bean salsa and top with chicken and cilantro.  Squeeze lime juice over the top and lightly drizzle with southwest ranch dressing.

Black Bean Salsa

1 can black beans (no salt added), drained

1 can corn (no salt added), drained

1 can diced tomatoes (no salt added), OR 1 can Rotel, if you like a more bold flavor, drained

1/2 tsp. sea salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

Mix all ingredients well.  

Skinny Southwest Ranch Dressing

I adapted this from a recipe I found on Pinterest over at High Heels and Grills.

3/4 c. nonfat plain Greek yogurt
1 T. skim milk
2 T. Rotel
1/2 T. white Vinegar1/8 tsp. dried parsley
1 tsp. El Pato Tomato Sauce, Mexican Hot Style
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. paprika1/4 tsp. ground cumin
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
1 T. Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix

Handful fresh chopped cilantro

Put all ingredients into a blender and blend on a medium setting until thoroughly mixed.