Southwestern Chicken Salad: Easy and Flavorful Homemade Delight
A delicious and healthy Southwestern Chicken Salad recipe that’s easy to make at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Southwestern
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn, fresh or canned
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the cumin, chili powder, lime juice, and olive oil.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later use.
Notes
- This salad can be served on its own or with tortilla chips.
- Add cheese for extra flavor!
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: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Southwestern Chicken Salad, easy salad recipe, healthy chicken salad