Southwestern Chicken Salad: A Juicy Twist with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and refreshing Southwestern Chicken Salad featuring juicy chicken and crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: Southwestern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, canned or frozen
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/3 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, turkey bacon, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and romaine lettuce.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, and salt.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be served chilled or at room temperature.
- Great for meal prep and lasts in the fridge for a few days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Southwestern Chicken Salad, Turkey Bacon, Healthy Recipes