Quick Southwest Chicken Salad: A Deliciously Easy Recipe for Any Day
A refreshing and flavorful quick southwest chicken salad recipe that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: salad
- Method: mixed
- Cuisine: Southwestern
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for a couple of hours for the flavors to meld.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time and served cold.
- Feel free to add more toppings, such as cheese or additional veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Quick Southwest Chicken Salad, Chicken Salad, Easy Salad, Southwest Salad