Description
A flavorful Southwestern Chicken Salad filled with crunchy textures and bold flavors, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) fire-roasted corn, drained
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Cook the chicken breasts by grilling or boiling until cooked through. Shred into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and diced bell pepper; gently mix until coated with the dressing. Adjust seasoning and add lime juice before serving.
- Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for meal prep.
Notes
For quicker prep, cook chicken ahead. Marinating chicken in lime juice and spices before cooking enhances flavor. Chill before serving for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chicken salad, southwestern salad, healthy recipe, meal prep