Description
Southwest Chicken Salad is a healthy high protein meal made with shredded chicken, black beans, corn, fresh jalapeños, and a creamy lime spice dressing.
Ingredients
1 lb cooked shredded chicken (about 2–3 breasts)
1 can (15.5 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15.25 oz) corn, drained
1–2 fresh jalapeños, seeded and chopped
¾ cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
½ cup red onion, chopped
¼ cup pepitas or sunflower seeds
¾ cup mayo or Greek yogurt
¼ cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Add all dressing ingredients into a medium bowl and mix until combined.
2. In a large bowl add shredded chicken, black beans, corn, jalapeños, tomatoes, red onion, and pepitas.
3. Pour the dressing over the ingredients and stir to combine.
4. Serve on its own, in a sandwich, or over lettuce.
Notes
Adjust jalapeños for desired spice level.
Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Southwest Chicken Salad, healthy high protein meal, shredded chicken recipe, quick salad, flavorful spices