Southwest Chicken Salad: Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon Delight
Enjoy the refreshing flavors of Southwest Chicken Salad with a delightful twist of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
- 6 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn, canned or cooked
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheese of choice
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, corn, avocado, black beans, red onion, cilantro, and shredded chicken.
- Add the crumbled turkey bacon and cheese, then gently toss to combine.
- Drizzle the ranch dressing over the salad and toss again until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving for better flavor.
Notes
- Feel free to add more vegetables or your favorite toppings.
- Use a different dressing if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 24
- Cholesterol: 60