Southwest Chicken Salad: Easy 20g Protein Meal with Turkey Bacon
This Southwest Chicken Salad is a delicious and protein-packed meal featuring turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Southwest
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 slices turkey bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn, canned or fresh
- 1 avocado, diced
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, turkey bacon, cherry tomatoes, corn, avocado, romaine lettuce, black beans, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for up to 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add diced jalapeños or shredded cheese.
- This salad can be served with tortilla chips for added crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Southwest Chicken Salad, Protein Salad, Easy Recipe, Turkey Bacon