Description
Discover a burst of flavor with our Zesty Southwest Chicken Salad Recipe! This vibrant dish brings together tender shredded chicken, fresh veggies, and a zesty lime dressing, creating the perfect combination for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 avocado (diced)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream (or Greek yogurt), lime juice, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and cilantro.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until well coated.
- Serve immediately or chill for about 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg