Baja Chicken Kale Salad With Avocado Lime Dressing

This Baja Chicken Kale Salad with Avocado Lime Dressing is a hearty and tasty gluten-free dish that’s perfect for warmer weather. If you’re looking for a nutritious and satisfying salad to enjoy this summer, this Baja chicken kale salad will definitely hit the spot!

What Does “Baja” Mean?

“Baja” refers to a style of food that combines Mexican and Tex-Mex flavors. This chicken kale salad gives you the delicious taste of Mexican cuisine without the extra calories, using healthy fats instead.

What Gives This Chicken Kale Salad Its Baja Flavor?

The secret to the Baja flavor in this chicken kale salad lies in the carefully chosen spices. The chicken is seasoned with chili, cumin, and garlic, then cooked in fresh lime juice, creating that signature Baja taste.

What Vegetables Are in Baja Salad?

This delicious salad features baby kale, avocado, green onions, black beans, and corn—a classic combination found in many Baja salads.

What’s in the Avocado Lime Dressing?

This dressing is creamy and garlicky, with a burst of fresh lime juice and a hint of sriracha for added spice. The creaminess comes from avocado and coconut milk, while cilantro adds a refreshing touch.

To make the dressing, simply blend all the ingredients in a high-speed blender until rich and creamy. It’s so good, you might just want to eat it with a spoon!

How Is Baja Chicken Kale Salad Made?

First, brown the chicken and season it with the spices, then cook it with fresh lime juice.

Next, toss the kale and veggies with the creamy avocado lime dressing just before assembling the salad.

Once the kale and veggies are well-coated, top the salad with the flavorful spiced chicken and crunchy gluten-free corn chips.

The corn chips are optional; you can add as many or as few as you like. However, I find that the chips make the salad heartier and add a satisfying crunch!

Delicious and Satisfying Baja Chicken Kale Salad

Yes, this salad tastes as good as it sounds! If you enjoy Mexican food, you won’t be disappointed with this satisfying Baja chicken kale salad.

Make-Ahead Baja Chicken Kale Salad

The best part is that you can prepare the chicken and the dressing in advance. When you’re ready to serve, simply toss the greens with the avocado lime dressing and add your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

If you love Mexican food, check out our gluten-free Mexican recipes to get you inspired. Or, check out our popular list of summer salads.