Quick Southwest Chicken Salad
Looking for a quick and delicious meal that’s bursting with flavor? This Quick Southwest Chicken Salad is your go-to solution! Not only is it vibrant and refreshing, but it’s also packed with wholesome ingredients that come together in just 10 minutes. Perfect for a busy lunch or a casual gathering, this salad features tender shredded chicken, black beans, corn, fresh veggies, and a zesty dressing that will tantalize your taste buds. Enjoy it on its own, in a wrap, or over a bed of greens—it’s versatile and satisfying any way you serve it!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked shredded chicken
- 1 can (15.5 oz) black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 can (15.25 oz) corn (drained)
- 1–2 fresh jalapeños (seeded, chopped)
- 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes (quartered)
- 1/2 cup red onion (chopped)
- 3/4 cup mayo or Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix mayo (or Greek yogurt), lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, and salt to create the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, black beans, corn, jalapeños, cherry tomatoes, red onion.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and stir gently until well combined.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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