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Southwest Chicken Salad

Southwest Chicken Salad That's Bursting with Flavor and Fun

Enjoy a vibrant Southwest Chicken Salad packed with protein and colorful veggies, a healthy meal perfect for busy days.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Southwestern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Shredded Chicken For vegetarian option, replace with spiced roasted chickpeas.
  • 1 can Black Beans Using canned beans makes preparation easy.
  • 1 cup Corn Fresh or frozen, thaw if using frozen.
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Diced; spicy jalapeños can be added for a kick.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved; regular tomatoes can be substituted.
  • 1 large Avocado Contributes creaminess; swap with Greek yogurt if desired.
  • 4 cups Mixed Greens Mix arugula and spinach for more flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Chopped; parsley can be used as a substitute.
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Lime Juice Fresh is best, but bottled works in a pinch.
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Avocado oil is a great substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Adds an earthy spice.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic can be used for a stronger flavor.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Serving Bowls

Method
 

Prep Ingredients
  1. Wash and chop all fresh vegetables. Dice red bell pepper, halve cherry tomatoes, and finely chop cilantro. Thaw and drain frozen corn. Ensure shredded chicken is cooked.
Mix Salad Base
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine mixed greens, shredded chicken, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and avocado. Toss until well-distributed.
Prepare Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl or jar, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and glossy.
Combine
  1. Drizzle dressing over the salad mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Serve
  1. Divide salad into serving bowls. Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges. Enjoy fresh or chill for 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use seasonal vegetables for best flavor. Feel free to customize ingredients. Store in airtight containers for up to 3 days, keeping dressing separate until serving.

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