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Loaded Chicken Taco Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

Name: Loaded Chicken Taco Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ½ tbsp Olive oil; 4 oz Chicken breast; 1 tbsp Taco seasoning mix; 1 cup shredded Romaine lettuce; ½ medium whole Tomatoes; ⅛ cup Sweet corn; 1 tbsp Black beans; ⅛ fruit Avocado; ⅛ cup, shredded Cheddar cheese; ¾ cup Tortilla chips; ⅛ cup Mayonnaise; 1 tbsp Sour cream; ½ fl oz Lime juice; 1 tbsp Cilantro; ½ tsp Granulated sugar

Per 1 serving · 388 g · 15 ingredients

Calories

664

33%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
34g
20% of calories
Carbs
30g
18% of calories
Fat
46g
61% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Loaded Chicken Taco Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing (388 g) has 664 calories, with 34 g of protein, 30 g of carbohydrates and 46 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (61% of calories). It is high in protein (69% DV), dietary fiber (24% DV) and Vitamin A (34% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 27%, 48% and 38% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

171cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

5.2g

Net carbs

24g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

6.6g

6.2 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein69%
Dietary fiber24%
Vitamin A34%
Vitamin C22%
Vitamin E30%
Vitamin K93%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Thiamine19%
Calcium19%
Manganese10%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium27%
Saturated fat48%
Cholesterol38%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 12 min

1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sprinkle with 1 heaping tablespoon of taco seasoning. Cook for about 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through. Remove from heat and let rest.
2
Arrange lettuce on a large platter. Top evenly with tomatoes, corn, black beans, avocado, cheese, tortilla chips, and cooked chicken.
3
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and 1 heaping tablespoon of taco seasoning. Stir in cilantro. Adjust consistency with more lime juice if needed.
4
Taste the dressing and add sugar if needed, depending on the lime juice used. Drizzle dressing over the salad and serve.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (388 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	302 μg	34%
Vitamin C	20 mg	22%
Vitamin D	0.2 μg	1%
Vitamin E	4 mg	30%
Vitamin K	112 μg	93%
Thiamine	0.2 mg	19%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.5 mg	36%
Niacin	12 mg	78%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	86%
Folate (B9)	132 μg	33%
Vitamin B12	1 μg	21%
Pantothenic acid	3 mg	54%
Choline	132 mg	24%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	187 mg	19%
Iron	2 mg	29%
Potassium	943 mg	20%
Magnesium	96 mg	23%
Phosphorus	439 mg	63%
Zinc	2 mg	22%
Copper	0.3 mg	34%
Manganese	0.2 mg	10%
Selenium	33 μg	60%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	2 g	—
Alpha carotene	73 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	3 g	—
Beta carotene	2,821 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.3 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	8 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0.1 g	—
Glucose	1 g	—
Glutamic acid	5 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	2 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	3 g	—
Lycopene	1,582 μg	—
Lysine	3 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	16 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	16 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	63 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	4 g	—
Sucrose	3 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	2 g	—
Total omega 6	11 g	—
Tryptophan	0.4 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	2 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.1 μg	—

Burning 664 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

126min
Walking (3.5 mph)
80min
Cycling (moderate)
55min
Running (6 mph)
93min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Loaded Chicken Taco Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing?

One serving of Loaded Chicken Taco Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing (1 serving) has 664 calories, which works out to 171 calories per 100 g. That is about 33% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Loaded Chicken Taco Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing high in protein?

It provides a solid 34 g of protein per serving (69% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 20% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Loaded Chicken Taco Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 24 g of net carbs and 18% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Loaded Chicken Taco Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing?

613 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Loaded Chicken Taco Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing?

6.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (388 g)

Calories664

% Daily Value*

Total fat 46g	59%
Saturated fat 9.7g	48%
Trans fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 115mg	38%
Sodium 613mg	27%
Total carbohydrate 30g	11%
Dietary fiber 6.6g	24%
Total sugars 6.2g
Protein 34g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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