Description
Southwest Chicken Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings the lively flavors of the Southwest to your table. Perfect for summer barbecues, casual lunches, or quick weeknight dinners, this salad features tender shredded chicken, crisp vegetables, and a zesty lime dressing that will tantalize your taste buds. Packed with lean protein, fiber, and fresh ingredients, it’s a healthy choice that doesn’t compromise on flavor. Plus, with easy prep and versatile serving options, you can enjoy this delightful salad in many ways. Whether you’re wrapping it up in a tortilla or serving it on a bed of greens, this salad is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 can (14.5 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (fresh or canned)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ⅓ cup red onion, diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Dressing: sour cream
- Dressing: lime juice
- Dressing: hot sauce
- Dressing: chili powder
- Dressing: ground cumin
- Dressing: kosher salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients: sour cream, lime juice, hot sauce, chili powder, ground cumin, and kosher salt until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken with black beans, corn, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg