Southwest Chicken Salad
A vibrant salad bursting with flavors and textures, featuring tender chicken, black beans, corn, and a zesty lime 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
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn, cooked
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla strips (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, avocado, red onion, and cilantro in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a separate small bowl until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine so that every ingredient is coated evenly.
- Serve immediately, topping with tortilla strips for extra crunch, if desired.
Notes
For best flavor, store the dressing separately until ready to serve. Use ripe avocados and fresh herbs for optimal taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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