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Southwestern Chicken Salad


  • Author: jackson-walker
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A vibrant and flavor-packed salad combining shredded chicken, black beans, and fire-roasted corn, topped with a zesty dressing.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup fire-roasted corn
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients by shredding the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Combine the shredded chicken, black beans, and fire-roasted corn in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Dice the bell pepper into small, uniform pieces, adding it to the bowl.
  4. Whip up the dressing by combining Greek yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
  5. Mix everything together by pouring the dressing over the chicken mixture, tossing to coat.
  6. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
  7. Serve the salad in bowls, garnished with chopped cilantro.

Notes

This salad is perfect for meal prep! Make it ahead without the dressing to keep it fresh.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Southwestern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: salad, chicken salad, southwestern, meal prep, healthy