Southwest Chicken Salad
A vibrant and hearty Southwest Chicken Salad, featuring grilled chicken, crunchy veggies, and a zesty lime dressing, perfect for summer meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, grilled and sliced
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn, canned or frozen
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Lime juice
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Fresh Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, black beans, corn, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- Create Zesty Lime Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Add Grilled Chicken: Add the sliced grilled chicken to the salad and drizzle with the lime dressing.
- Toss & Serve: Gently toss everything together until well combined. Serve immediately.
- Garnish with Cheese: Top with shredded cheddar cheese before serving.
Notes
For meal prep, store components separately to maintain freshness. Add dressing just before serving to avoid sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg