Description
This Quick Southwest Chicken Salad is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. Packed with protein and veggies, it’s a satisfying meal on its own or served over lettuce or in a sandwich.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad:
- 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, chopped
- ¾ cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- ½ cup red onion, chopped
- ¼ cup pepitas or sunflower seeds
Dressing:
- ¾ cup mayo or greek yogurt (dairy-free or regular)
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Dressing: Add all of the ingredients for the dressing into a medium bowl. Mix until combined.
- Salad: In a large bowl, add the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, jalapeños, tomatoes, red onion, and pepitas. Pour the dressing over the ingredients and stir to combine.
- Serve on its own, in a sandwich, or over lettuce. Enjoy!
Notes
- Great for Meal Prep – Store in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
- Find out 4 easy ways to shred chicken that can be used in this recipe and other chicken salad recipes.
- Nutrition information is estimated and should only be used as an approximation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: southwest chicken salad, quick chicken salad, easy southwest salad
