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Southwest Chicken Salad: Easy Recipe with 20g Protein and Turkey Bacon

Southwest Chicken Salad (20g Protein)

This Southwest Chicken Salad is packed with flavor and protein, featuring crispy turkey bacon and a zesty dressing.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • ½ cup turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn, canned or frozen
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • ½ cup red onion, diced
  • ½ cup cilantro, chopped
  • ½ cup ranch dressing
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, turkey bacon, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the ranch dressing and lime juice, then pour over the salad ingredients.
  3. Toss everything together until evenly coated.
  4. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

  • For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in taco seasoning before cooking.
  • Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference.

Nutrition

Keywords: Southwest Chicken Salad, chicken salad, healthy salad, protein salad, turkey bacon