Description
A refreshing and flavorful salad featuring grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grilled chicken, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn, cooked
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider adding tortilla strips.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Adjust the spice level by adding jalapeños if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Zesty Southwest Chicken Salad, Chicken Salad, Southwestern Salad, Healthy Salad