Description
Quick Southwest Chicken Salad is a delightful and vibrant dish that embodies the essence of Southwest flavors while being incredibly simple to prepare. Packed with nutritious ingredients, it not only satisfies your hunger but also delivers a delicious flavor profile that tantalizes your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 to 3 cup cooked shredded or diced chicken
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes or diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 to 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 jalapeño, finely diced (optional)
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 to 2 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Whisk these ingredients together until smooth and well combined. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked shredded or diced chicken, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes or diced red bell pepper, red onion, chopped cilantro, and jalapeño (if using). Stir gently until all ingredients are well mixed.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated. Serve immediately or chill before serving for a refreshing bite.
Notes
To elevate your Quick Southwest Chicken Salad, consider ingredient substitutions based on your preferences. Store the salad components and dressing separately until you’re ready to serve to prevent sogginess. Properly stored, it can last 3-4 days in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 300 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 28 grams
- Fiber: 7 grams
- Protein: 32 grams
- Cholesterol: 75 milligrams