Quick Southwest Chicken Salad
A zesty salad packed with protein, fiber, and vibrant flavors, perfect for easy weeknight dinners or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
- Diet: High-Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked shredded chicken (about 2–3 breasts)
- 1 can (15.5 oz) black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 can (15.25 oz) corn (drained)
- 1–2 fresh jalapeños (seeded, 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 (dairy-free or regular)
- 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 the mayo or Greek yogurt, fresh lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, and salt to make the dressing. Mix until fully combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, rinsed black beans, drained corn, chopped jalapeños, quartered cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, and pepitas.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Stir gently until all ingredients are well-coated.
- Serve immediately on plates, in wraps, or over a bed of lettuce.
Notes
For best results, drain canned ingredients well to avoid excess moisture. Feel free to adapt the recipe by adding other vegetables or proteins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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