Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of our Southwest Chicken Salad, a delightful and nutritious dish perfect for any meal. This colorful salad brings together tender shredded chicken, hearty black beans, sweet corn, and creamy avocado, all topped with a zesty cumin-lime dressing that enhances each bite. Ideal for quick lunches or light dinners, this recipe is not only packed with protein but also incredibly versatile. You can enjoy it in wraps, as a dip with tortilla chips, or even on crostini for a crowd-pleasing appetizer. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this salad is also perfect for meal prepping throughout the week. Dive into the bold taste and satisfying texture of this Southwest Chicken Salad today!
Ingredients
- Canned chicken or shredded rotisserie chicken
- Black beans
- Corn
- Avocado
- Red bell pepper
- Lime juice
- Mayo or Greek yogurt
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine drained chicken, corn, black beans, diced red bell pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add lime juice and mayo or Greek yogurt along with chopped cilantro and hot sauce. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- For enhanced flavor, chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes before serving.
- Serve as a dip with tortilla chips, in lettuce wraps, on crostini, or enjoy it as a standalone dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg