Southwest Chicken Salad
A vibrant and refreshing salad filled with chicken, black beans, corn, and a zesty lime dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cooked chicken breasts, diced
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 1 cup chopped lettuce (romaine or mixed greens)
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather Your Ingredients
- Chop and Dice
- Prepare the Dressing
- Combine and Toss
- Serve and Enjoy
Notes
If storing leftovers, keep the dressing separate to prevent sogginess. This salad can be customized with different proteins or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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