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Southwest Chicken Salad

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A vibrant and refreshing Southwest Chicken Salad with grilled chicken, black beans, and a smoky chipotle-lime dressing.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • Grilled chicken
  • Black beans
  • Sweet corn
  • Romaine lettuce, chopped
  • Avocado, diced
  • Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Chipotle-lime dressing

Instructions

  1. Grill the chicken until it’s fully cooked and beautifully charred, then slice it into pieces.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced grilled chicken, black beans, sweet corn, chopped romaine lettuce, diced avocado, and halved cherry tomatoes.
  3. Drizzle the smoky chipotle-lime dressing over the salad, and toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
  4. Serve this refreshing salad immediately, or refrigerate it for meal prep to enjoy later in the week.

Notes

Consider using organic ingredients for a fresher taste, or swapping out any toppings to match what you have on hand. Dress the salad just before serving to maintain freshness and texture.

  • Author: alison
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, High-Protein

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg