Southwest Chicken Salad
Wanting something fresh, flavorful, and easy to throw together? This Southwest chicken salad is just the thing! This easy, protein-packed recipe is made without mayonnaise. It is perfect for quick lunches or snacks.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Shredded chicken I typically use a rotisserie chicken
- ½ cup roasted red bell peppers chopped
- ⅓ cup red onion diced
- ½ cup cooked corn
- ½ cup cooked black beans
For the cilantro lime dressing
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt can swap for sour cream
- ½ cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
Make your cilantro lime dressing
- In a blender, combine plain Greek yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and chili powder.1 cup plain Greek yogurt, ½ cup fresh cilantro, 2 tablespoons lime juice, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground pepper, ½ teaspoon chili powder
- Blend until smooth and set aside.
Assemble the chicken salad
- In a large bowl combine shredded chicken, red onion, black beans, corn, and roasted red bell peppers1 lb. Shredded chicken, ½ cup roasted red bell peppers, ⅓ cup red onion, ½ cup cooked black beans, ½ cup cooked corn
- Drizzle over the cilantro lime dressing and toss together
- Scoop into a lettuce wrap or on a toasted croissant. You can also serve with tortilla chips or over rice.
Notes
You can use a rotisserie chicken in this recipe or shredded chicken breasts.
Some variations to fit your taste buds:
Add extra crunch: Toss in chopped celery or red bell pepper. Mix up the veggies: Add chopped cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, or shredded carrots. Add some spice: Add a chopped jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the dressing.
Nutrition
Calories: 277kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 36gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 88mgSodium: 537mgPotassium: 518mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 370IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 95mgIron: 3mg
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