Description
A flavorful and healthy Southwest Chicken Salad packed with fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or canned
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, black beans, corn, bell pepper, avocado, red onion, cilantro, and cherry tomatoes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add tortilla strips before serving.
- Replace chicken with grilled shrimp for a seafood variation.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Southwest Chicken Salad, Healthy Salad, Quick Lunch, High Protein Salad