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Southwest Chicken Salad

Southwest Chicken Salad: 5 Steps to Flavorful Brilliance


  • Author: Louna
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A fresh and flavorful salad featuring grilled chicken, black beans, corn, and a zesty dressing.


Ingredients

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  • 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn, cooked
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 4 cups mixed greens
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Grill the chicken breasts until fully cooked.
  2. Slice the grilled chicken.
  3. In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, black beans, corn, bell pepper, avocado, and cherry tomatoes.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
  6. Top with sliced grilled chicken and cilantro.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate the chicken before grilling.
  • Substitute lime with lemon for a different taste.
  • Add tortilla strips for crunch.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Grilling and tossing
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Southwest Chicken Salad, grilled chicken salad, healthy salad, Mexican salad