Description
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 a satisfying meal on its own or as a filling for sandwiches or wraps.
Ingredients
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For the Dressing:
- 3/4 cup mayo or greek yogurt (dairy free or regular)
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
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
- 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup pepitas or sunflower seeds
Instructions
- Mix dressing: Add all of the ingredients for the dressing into a medium bowl. Mix until combined.
- Mix salad: In a large bowl, add the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, jalapeños, tomatoes, red onion, and pepitas.
- Combine: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and stir to combine.
- Serve: Enjoy the Quick Southwest Chicken Salad on its own, in a sandwich, or over lettuce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Quick, Southwest, Chicken Salad, Easy, Lunch, Dinner
