Description
Discover the delightful Zesty Southwest Chicken Salad Recipe, a vibrant and refreshing dish perfect for summer picnics, quick lunches, or light dinners. This salad combines tender chicken with crunchy veggies and a creamy dressing that creates a flavorful explosion in every bite. Ideal for meal prepping or impressing guests, it’s not only nutritious but also highly customizable to fit your tastes. Whether you serve it on a bed of greens, in wraps, or alongside tortilla chips, this salad is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Tortilla strips or crushed chips for topping
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream (or Greek yogurt), lime juice, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken with black beans, corn, red bell pepper, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until everything is well coated.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg