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Elevate Your Lunch Game with Zesty Southwest Chicken Salad

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A vibrant and flavorful Zesty Southwest Chicken Salad that’s perfect for a light meal or a hearty side dish.

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

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
  • 1 cup corn, canned or frozen
  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: tortilla chips for crunch

Instructions

  1. Prepare the ingredients by shredding or dicing the cooked chicken.
  2. In a large bowl, combine chicken, corn, black beans, red bell pepper, avocado, red onion, and cherry tomatoes.
  3. Squeeze lime juice over the salad, then sprinkle with chili powder, salt, and pepper, and toss gently.
  4. Add chopped cilantro and give the salad one last gentle toss.

Notes

  • For a quicker option, use rotisserie chicken.
  • Serve with tortilla chips for added crunch.
  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Southwestern
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg