Quick Southwest Chicken Salad Recipe
This Quick Southwest Chicken Salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. Packed with protein and flavor, it’s sure to become a new favorite in your meal rotation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwest
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 1 lb cooked shredded chicken (about 2–3 breasts)
- 1 can (15.5 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15.25 oz) corn, drained
- 1–2 fresh jalapeños, seeded and chopped
- ¾ cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- ½ cup red onion, chopped
- ¼ cup pepitas or sunflower seeds
For the Dressing:
- ¾ cup mayo or Greek yogurt (dairy-free or regular)
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a medium bowl, combine all the dressing ingredients and mix well.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, jalapeños, tomatoes, red onion, and pepitas.
- Add the Dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss to coat everything evenly.
- Serve: Enjoy the Southwest Chicken Salad on its own, in a sandwich, or over a bed of lettuce.
Notes
- This salad can be refrigerated for up to 3 days, making it a great option for meal prep.
- Adjust the spiciness by adding more or fewer jalapeños to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Southwest, Chicken Salad, Quick Recipe, Easy, Lunch, Dinner
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