Southwest Chicken Salad: Your Easy, Flavor-Packed Meal

Enjoy a vibrant Southwest Chicken Salad packed with protein and flavor, perfect for quick meals.

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Prep Time 15

Chilling Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salads

Cuisine: Southwestern

Calories: 220

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

12 ounces Canned Chicken or Shredded Rotisserie Chicken Convenient protein base.
1 cup Corn Canned or frozen, drained or thawed.
1 cup Canned Black Beans Rinse well to remove excess salt.
1 Red Bell Pepper Chopped.
0.5 cup Red Onion or Green Onions Finely chopped.
0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped.
1 Avocado Diced, add just before serving.
1 tablespoon Lime Juice Freshly squeezed.

For the Dressing

0.5 cup Mayo or Greek Yogurt For creaminess.
1-2 teaspoons Hot Sauce or Chipotle Sauce Adjust for spice level.

For the Seasoning

1 teaspoon Cumin Essential for flavor.
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Adds smokiness.
Salt & Pepper To taste.

Equipment

Mixing bowl
Whisk
Airtight Container

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine canned chicken, corn, black beans, bell pepper, onion, and cilantro. Fold until mixed.
Gently fold in diced avocado just before serving.
In a small bowl, whisk together mayo and hot sauce. Pour over salad and fold until coated.
Sprinkle cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper over the salad and mix gently.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to meld flavors.
Toss gently before serving and enjoy with tortilla chips or lettuce wraps.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Add avocado just before serving for best texture.

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