Description
Discover the mouthwatering Southwest Chicken Chopped Salad—a vibrant blend of fresh ingredients that’s not only delicious but also satisfying! This hearty entrée salad is packed with protein-rich chicken, fiber-filled black beans, and a zesty dressing featuring chipotle chilis and fresh lime juice. Perfect for lunch or dinner, it’s customizable to suit any taste preference. In just 40 minutes, you can whip up this colorful salad, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or meal prep. Serve it as individual bowls, family-style platters, or even as wraps—your family will love the flavor explosion in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 ounces spring greens (chopped)
- 4 cups cooked chicken (chopped into cubes)
- 1 14-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 14-ounce can whole corn kernels, drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 large ripe avocado (diced)
- ⅔ cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ⅔ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 Tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 to 5 chipotle chilis in adobo sauce
- 1 large clove garlic (minced)
- ½ tsp sea salt (to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare all salad ingredients: chop spring greens, cube chicken, and drain black beans and corn.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, thinly sliced red onion, and shredded cheese to the mixing bowl.
- For the dressing, mix Greek yogurt, avocado oil, vinegar, lime juice, maple syrup, minced garlic, chipotle chilis, sea salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Pour dressing over salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill briefly for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg