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Southwest Chicken Salad

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  • Author: ruby
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free

Description

A vibrant and nutritious salad packed with shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and fresh vegetables, topped with a zesty lime dressing.


Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded chicken
  • 1 cup corn kernels (canned or frozen)
  • 1 cup black beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

  1. Combine the shredded chicken, corn, black beans, diced red bell pepper, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, and chopped cilantro in a large bowl.
  2. Whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a separate small bowl until well combined.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
  4. Serve immediately for a fresh delight or refrigerate for an hour if you prefer a chilled option.

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker meal. Consider adding tortilla strips for crunch.