Description
This Creamy Southwest Chicken Salad is a flavorful and satisfying dish perfect for a light and refreshing meal. Packed with protein, fiber, and vibrant ingredients, it’s a versatile recipe that can be enjoyed in various ways.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad:
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Dressing:
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix chicken, corn, black beans, bell pepper, onion, avocado, cheese, and cilantro.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Toss and Chill: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture, toss gently, and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve in lettuce wraps, tortillas, or over mixed greens.
- Customize with jalapeños or adjust yogurt/mayonnaise ratio.
- Great for meal prep, lasts up to 3 days in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Main Course
- Method: No-Cook, Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwest-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
