Southwest Chicken Salad: A Delicious Recipe for a Flavorful Meal
A delicious recipe for a flavorful meal that combines fresh ingredients with a zesty dressing.
- Author: Christiana
- 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
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn, cooked
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- If using, sprinkle shredded cheese on top before serving.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving for the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like cucumber or jalapeños for extra flavor.
- This salad can be made ahead of time; just add the avocado right before serving to prevent browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Southwest Chicken Salad, Chicken Salad, Healthy Salad