Description
A vibrant and flavor-packed salad combining shredded chicken, black beans, and fire-roasted corn, topped with a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Prepare your ingredients by shredding the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine the shredded chicken, black beans, and fire-roasted corn in a large mixing bowl.
- Dice the bell pepper into small, uniform pieces, adding it to the bowl.
- Whip up the dressing by combining Greek yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Mix everything together by pouring the dressing over the chicken mixture, tossing to coat.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- 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