Southwest Chicken Salad
A vibrant, flavor-packed salad featuring shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and a zesty lime dressing, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, High-Protein
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn, cooked
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather the goodies: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- Whisk the zesty dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Toss it together: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Chill out (optional): Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving to let those flavors mingle.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken with lime juice and spices before cooking. Use fresh herbs for vibrant taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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