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Copycat Chick-Fil-A Spicy Southwest Salad

My current lunch obsession! Love to prep everything at the beginning of the week to throw together for a quick lunch that is so flavorful & satisfying.
Servings 1 salad

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups lettuce
  • 1 cup diced chicken
  • 2 tbsp corn
  • 2 tbsp black beans
  • 2 tbsp green chiles or peppers
  • 2 tbsp pepitas
  • 2 tbsp shredded cheese
  • 1/4 cup sliced cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup tortilla strips

DRESSING

  • 1 cup greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic salt
  • 2 tbsp lime juice

Instructions
 

  • Saute corn, beans, and green chiles until softened with a light char.
  • While that cools, add yogurt, salsa, lime juice, and seasonings to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Taste and add optional 1/2 cup more salsa.
  • Add all salad ingredients to a large bowl and drizzle with the dressing. Optional: Squeeze a lime before you mix for extra flavor.