Southwest Chicken Salad: Easy, Flavorful Twists for Home Cooks
A vibrant and satisfying salad featuring seasoned chicken, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
- 1 cup corn, canned or fresh
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup lime dressing
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, corn, black beans, bell pepper, avocado, red onion, cilantro, and cherry tomatoes.
- Drizzle with lime dressing and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- For added crunch, toss in some tortilla strips before serving.
- Use grilled chicken for a smoky flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 75
Keywords: southwest, chicken, salad, easy recipes