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Southwest Chicken Salad Recipe

Southwest Chicken Salad Recipe

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  • Author: Elina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Southwestern
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Southwest Chicken Salad is a flavorful and satisfying dish that’s perfect for a quick and easy meal. Packed with protein and veggies, it’s a healthy option for lunch or dinner.


Ingredients

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For the Salad:

  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can sweet corn, drained (frozen thawed corn can be used instead)
  • 1 small red bell pepper
  • 1 small green bell pepper
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
  • 4 green onions, diced (green and white parts)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

For the Dressing:

  • 1/2 cup greek yogurt
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 lime, juice and zest of
  • 2 tablespoons chipotle adobo sauce
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp each salt and freshly cracked pepper

Instructions

  1. Make the dressing: Combine greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice and zest, chipotle adobo sauce, honey, and seasonings. Mix well and adjust to taste.
  2. Prepare the salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, black beans, sweet corn, bell peppers, jalapeño, green onions, and cilantro.
  3. Toss with dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss until well coated. Refrigerate until ready to serve.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 275
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg