Southwestern-Style Chicken and Ranch Salad
with Charred Veggies- Egg
- Milk
Poblanos and corn pair perfectly with tender chicken in this tantalizing meal that comes together with our fabulous Southwestern Spice Blend. It's easy, fast and packed with flavour!
Ingredients
310 g
Chicken Breast Tenders
56 g
Spring Mix
1 tbsp
Southwest Spice Blend
113 g
Corn Kernels
160 g
Hot Pepper
4 tbsp
Ranch Dressing
(Contains: Egg, Milk)
80 g
Tomato
¼ cup
Feta Cheese, crumbled
(Contains: Milk)
Not included in your delivery
0.13 tsp
Pepper*
1.5 tbsp
Oil*
0.13 tsp
Salt*
Nutrition facts
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Before starting, preheat the broiler to high. Wash and dry all produce. Core, then cut poblano into 1/4-inch pieces, removing seeds for less heat. (TIP: We suggest using gloves when prepping poblanos!)Cut tomato into 1/2-inch pieces.
Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat. When hot, add 1/2 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl), then corn and poblanos. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook, flipping once halfway through, until veggies are dark golden-brown, 8-10 min. Transfer veggies to a plate.
Meanwhile, pat chicken dry with paper towels.Toss chicken with 1 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl) on a foil-lined baking sheet.Season all over with Southwest Spice Blend, salt and pepper.Broil chicken in the middle of the oven until cooked through, 8-10 min.**
Add charred veggies, tomatoes and spring mix to a large bowl. Drizzle half the ranch dressing over top. Season with salt and pepper, then toss to combine.
Divide salad between plates. Top with chicken. Drizzle remaining ranch dressing over top.Sprinkle with feta cheese.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Aug 2026- Flavour: The Southwest spice blend, charred corn, and poblano are crowd-pleasers; some reviewers found the overall seasoning a touch mild and suggest adding hot sauce, cayenne, or a squeeze of lime to boost flavour.
- Ease of prep: This meal comes together quickly and is straightforward to prepare, making it a great choice for busy weeknights.
- Suggestions: Consider pan-cooking the chicken instead of broiling to keep it juicy and avoid dryness; some reviewers also recommend adding red onion, black beans, tortilla chips, avocado, or cilantro for extra crunch, substance, and flavour. Use only half the hot pepper if you prefer a milder heat, as the pepper can be quite large and vary in intensity.
- Leftovers: This salad is best enjoyed immediately, as the greens wilt and become soggy once the warm chicken and charred veggies are added.
- Portions: A consistent theme across many reviews is that the greens provided are not sufficient for two servings as a main course; most suggest doubling the amount of spring mix or spinach to make it a satisfying meal.
