Quick Southwest Chicken Salad
Quick Southwest Chicken Salad is a vibrant and zesty dish that combines shredded chicken with colorful vegetables and bold spices, making it the perfect choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This refreshing salad is not only quick to prepare—taking just 10 minutes—but also versatile enough to be served in a variety of ways: on its own, in a sandwich or wrap, or over a bed of crisp lettuce. With its high protein content from shredded chicken and black beans, it’s a satisfying meal that doesn’t compromise on flavor or nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwest
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)
- 1/4 cup pepitas
- 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 with fresh lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, and salt until well combined.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, jalapeños, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and pepitas.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and stir gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve immediately as desired—on its own, in wraps or over lettuce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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