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Southwestern Chicken Salad


  • Author: beaucollier
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A vibrant and zesty salad packed with tender chicken, black beans, corn, and a creamy Greek yogurt dressing.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup fire-roasted corn
  • 1 bell pepper, diced (any color of your choice)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Lime juice to taste

Instructions

  1. Shred the chicken if not using rotisserie by seasoning and cooking until fully cooked, then shred.
  2. Combine the shredded chicken, rinsed black beans, and fire-roasted corn in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Prep your bell pepper by dicing it into bite-sized pieces and add to the bowl.
  4. Mix the dressing by combining Greek yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, and cumin in a smaller bowl until smooth.
  5. Combine everything by pouring the yogurt dressing over the chicken mixture and gently fold it all together.
  6. Chill the salad in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

You can customize this salad with other vegetables or proteins according to your preference.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Southwestern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: chicken salad, southwestern salad, healthy salad, easy recipes, summer meals