Southwest Chicken Salad: A Best Homemade Twist on Flavor
This Southwest Chicken Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines a variety of fresh ingredients, perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed
- 1 cup corn, cooked
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- Top with shredded cheese before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños to the salad.
- This salad can be made ahead of time. Just keep the dressing separate until serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg