Southwest Chicken Salad
This Southwest Chicken Salad is bursting with Tex-Mex flavor, packed with lean grilled chicken, fresh veggies, black beans, corn, and creamy avocado—all tossed in a zesty cilantro lime dressing. It’s a quick, healthy, and satisfying meal perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep!
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Servings: 4
Calories: 460kcal
Cost: $15
Equipment
- Chef’s knife
- Grill pan
- Mixing bowl
- Citrus juicer
- Cutting board
- Salad spinner
- Meat thermometer
Ingredients
Main Salad
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts grilled or rotisserie chicken
- 1 romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 avocado diced
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed (15 oz can)
- 1 cup corn kernels fresh, canned, or frozen
- ½ red bell pepper diced
- ¼ red onion finely chopped
- ½ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
Dressing
- ⅓ cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings
- crushed tortilla chips for crunch
- sliced jalapeños for heat
- pumpkin seeds for extra texture
Instructions
- Season chicken
- Grill chicken
- Let chicken rest
- Slice chicken
- Chop vegetables
- Mix dressing ingredients
- Whisk until smooth
- Assemble salad base
- Add toppings
- Drizzle dressing
- Toss and serve
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 350g | Calories: 460kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 420mg | Potassium: 860mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4300IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 160mg | Iron: 2.3mg