Description
A delicious Southwest flavored chicken salad with a creamy dressing, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the 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 and chopped
- ¾ cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- ½ cup red onion, chopped
- ¼ cup pepitas or sunflower seeds
For the 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, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, jalapeños, tomatoes, red onion, and pepitas.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and stir to combine.
- Serve the Southwest flavored chicken salad 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
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Southwest Chicken Salad, Chicken Salad Recipe, Southwest Flavors, Easy Salad Recipe
