Description
A delicious and healthy Southwest Chicken Salad packed with flavor and nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla strips for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Add the chopped romaine lettuce and toss again until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with tortilla strips if desired, or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with grilled tofu or additional beans.
- Add diced jalapeños for an extra kick or sprinkle with feta cheese for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg