Zesty Southwest Chicken Salad
The Zesty Southwest Chicken Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that combines bold flavors with fresh ingredients, making it perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwest
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 avocado
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Lime juice and spices
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream (or Greek yogurt), lime juice, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, black beans, corn, diced bell pepper, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro. Mix gently.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss until well coated.
- Serve immediately with optional toppings like cheese or tortilla strips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 340g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg