Chicken and Bean Taco Salad

Name: Chicken and Bean Taco Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 500 g Chicken breasts; 1 head Iceberg lettuce; 100 g Sweet onion; 240 g Black beans; 200 g Avocado; 120 g Cheddar cheese; 80 g Nacho cheese flavored tortilla chips; 10 g Cilantro, fresh; 20 g Taco seasoning; 120 g Thousand Island dressing

Chicken and Bean Taco Salad · ready in 15 min · 4 servings · 520 kcal per serving · easy · 10 ingredients

A hearty taco-style salad with tender chicken, crisp lettuce, creamy avocado, and crunchy tortilla chips, all tossed in a zesty, creamy dressing for a satisfying mix of textures and bold flavors.

Prep: 15 min
Total: 15 min
Serves: 4
kcal: 520
Difficulty: easy

American Mexican Main dishes Salads Quick (30 min or less)Gluten-free High-protein (25 g+)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

500 gChicken breasts
1 headIceberg lettuce
100 gSweet onion
240 gBlack beans
200 gAvocado
120 gCheddar cheese
80 gNacho cheese flavored tortilla chips
10 gCilantro, fresh
20 gTaco seasoning
120 gThousand Island dressing

Equipment

chef knife, cutting board, grater, large bowl, small bowl, spoon, tongs

Instructions

Prep salad base
Gather bowls and a knife, then chop the chicken breasts, shred the iceberg lettuce, dice the sweet onion, rinse the black beans, cube the avocado, and grate the cheddar cheese into a large bowl. · 5 min
What to look for: evenly mixed ingredients
Add chips
Crush the nacho cheese flavored tortilla chips with your hands and add them to the salad bowl, then gently toss to distribute evenly. · 2 min
What to look for: chips evenly distributed
Mix dressing
Combine the taco seasoning, chopped fresh cilantro, and Thousand Island dressing in a small bowl, then stir until smooth and well blended. · 3 min
What to look for: smooth and uniform
Dress and serve
Pour the prepared dressing over the salad, toss until everything is evenly coated, then portion onto plates and serve immediately. · 2 min
What to look for: evenly coated

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	520
Protein	32 g
Carbohydrates	28 g
of which sugars	6 g
Fat	34 g
of which saturated	10 g
Fibre	8 g
Sodium	920 mg

Nutri-ScoreC

Allergens

Contains: milk

May contain: gluten, milk

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 1 days
Freezer: not recommended

Ingredient substitutions

Chicken breasts

rotisserie chicken: Use shredded meat for even distribution
grilled tofu: Season well before grilling

Iceberg lettuce

romaine lettuce: Adds more crunch and color

Sweet onion

red onion: Slightly sharper flavor

Black beans

pinto beans: Mash slightly for creamier salad

Avocado

guacamole: Reduce dressing slightly

Cheddar cheese

Monterey Jack cheese: Melts smoothly if salad is warm