Quick Southwest Chicken Salad: Easy, Flavorful & Guilt-Free Delight
A delicious and healthy salad packed with flavor, perfect for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed
- 1 cup corn, canned or frozen
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving for better flavor.
Notes
- Feel free to add other ingredients like bell peppers or cheese for extra flavor.
- This salad can be made ahead of time, just add the avocado right before serving to prevent browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Quick Southwest Chicken Salad, Chicken Salad, Healthy Salad, Easy Recipe