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Power Up Your Plate with a High Protein Southwest Chicken Salad

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A vibrant and nutritious High Protein Southwest Chicken Salad packed with flavor.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
  • 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn, fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the ingredients by chopping, dicing, and shredding as necessary.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and onion.
  3. Add avocado and cilantro, then drizzle with lime juice and season with chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  5. Serve immediately or chill in the fridge to enhance flavors.

Notes

  • Feel free to adjust ingredient quantities to your liking.
  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Southwestern
  • Diet: High Protein

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg