Description
A fresh and flavorful southwest chicken salad.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup corn, canned or frozen
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, corn, black beans, bell pepper, avocado, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use grilled chicken for added flavor.
- Customize with your favorite toppings.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: southwest chicken salad, chicken salad, healthy salad