Description
Zesty Southwest Chicken Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines fresh ingredients with a creamy dressing, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cup cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
2. Combine the Salad: In a large bowl, gently toss together the shredded or diced chicken, black beans, corn, diced red bell pepper, halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, finely chopped red onion, and fresh cilantro.
3. Toss It All Together: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and toss everything together until the ingredients are evenly coated.
4. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the Zesty Southwest Chicken Salad for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled as a main dish or a refreshing side.
Notes
For added flavor, consider serving the salad in a hollowed-out avocado half or atop a bed of mixed greens. Garnish with extra cilantro or sliced jalapeños for an extra kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg