Quick Southwest Chicken Salad
Looking for a quick and satisfying meal that’s packed with flavor? This Quick Southwest Chicken Salad is your answer! Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this salad features tender chicken, hearty black beans, and a zesty dressing that brings everything together. Its vibrant colors and fresh ingredients make it not only delicious but also visually appealing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked shredded chicken
- 1 can (15.5 oz) black beans
- 1 can (15.25 oz) corn
- 1–2 fresh jalapeños
- 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup red onion
- 3/4 cup mayo or Greek yogurt
- 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
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine mayo (or Greek yogurt), lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, and salt to create the dressing.
- In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken with black beans, corn, jalapeños, cherry tomatoes, red onion.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and stir gently until well combined.
- Serve immediately or chill for about 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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