Quick Southwest Chicken Salad
Discover the perfect blend of flavors with this Quick Southwest Chicken Salad, a delightful dish that’s ready in just 10 minutes. Ideal for busy days, this salad combines tender shredded chicken with black beans, corn, and vibrant veggies, all coated in a creamy lime dressing. Whether enjoyed on its own, stuffed in a wrap, or served over a bed of greens, it’s a nutritious option that satisfies your cravings. Packed with protein and fresh ingredients, it’s versatile enough to serve as a light lunch or dinner. Plus, it’s great for meal prepping—make a big batch to enjoy throughout the week!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients
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- 1 lb cooked shredded chicken
- 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)
- 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 make the dressing.
- In a large mixing bowl, add shredded chicken along with black beans, corn, jalapeños, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and pepitas; stir gently to combine.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and fold together until everything is well coated.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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