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Southwest Chicken Salad


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  • Author: john-morgan35
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A vibrant salad featuring grilled chicken, black beans, sweet corn, and fresh veggies with a zesty chipotle-lime dressing.


Ingredients

  • Grilled chicken (breast or thigh)
  • Black beans (canned or cooked)
  • Sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
  • Romaine lettuce (chopped)
  • Avocado (diced)
  • Cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • Chipotle-lime dressing (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions

  1. Grill the Chicken: Cook the chicken until it’s thoroughly cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Let it rest, then slice.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix black beans, sweet corn, chopped romaine lettuce, diced avocado, and halved cherry tomatoes.
  3. Add Chicken: Place the sliced grilled chicken on top of the salad mixture.
  4. Dress It Up: Drizzle the salad with the chipotle-lime dressing. Toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
  5. Serve Immediately: Enjoy your salad right away, or store it in the fridge for meal prep!

Notes

For a vegetarian version, swap grilled chicken with extra beans or grilled corn. Store dressing separately to keep lettuce crisp.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg