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Southwest Chicken Salad


  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A vibrant salad packed with protein, crunchy textures, and a zesty chipotle-lime dressing, perfect for lunch or dinner.


Ingredients

  • Grilled chicken breast (diced or sliced)
  • Black beans (canned, rinsed, and drained)
  • Sweet corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
  • Romaine lettuce (chopped)
  • Avocado (diced)
  • Cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • Smoky chipotle-lime dressing (homemade or store-bought)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the diced grilled chicken, black beans, sweet corn, chopped romaine, diced avocado, and halved cherry tomatoes.
  2. Drizzle the smoky chipotle-lime dressing over the salad mixture.
  3. Toss everything gently to ensure all the ingredients are well-coated with the dressing.
  4. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for later.

Notes

For extra flavor, top with tortilla strips or shredded cheese. Store salad and dressing separately to maintain freshness.

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

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 39g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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