Zesty Southwest Chicken Salad
Zesty Southwest Chicken Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish bursting with bold flavors! Perfect for a quick meal, this salad combines tender chicken, creamy avocado, sweet corn, zesty lime, and a hint of chili spice. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, it makes an excellent choice for lunch or a light dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: Southwest
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or thawed frozen)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/3 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (for the dressing)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips for crunch
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream (or Greek yogurt), lime juice, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and cilantro.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until well coated.
- Top with cheese and optional tortilla strips or chips. Serve immediately or chill before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1.5 cups (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg