Description
A fresh and flavorful salad featuring grilled chicken, black beans, corn, and a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Grill the chicken breasts until fully cooked.
- Slice the grilled chicken.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, black beans, corn, bell pepper, avocado, and cherry tomatoes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- 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