Quick Southwest Chicken Salad: Easy, Delicious, and Nutritious Twist
A healthy and flavorful salad packed with protein and vibrant ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, avocado, and cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add diced jalapeños.
- This salad can be made ahead of time for quick meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg