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Southwest Chicken Salad

Southwest Chicken Salad : Creamy, Zesty, and Packed with 20g Protein


  • Author: Emily Walker
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

This Southwest Chicken Salad is bold, creamy, and loaded with flavor—and with 20g of protein per serving, it’s as satisfying as it is delicious. Juicy shredded chicken gets mixed with black beans, corn, peppers, and a zesty lime dressing for a quick lunch, meal prep staple, or high-protein snack. Enjoy it in a sandwich, lettuce wrap, or straight from the bowl.


Ingredients

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2 cups cooked, shredded chicken

1/2 cup canned corn, drained

1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained

1/2 red bell pepper, diced

1 avocado, diced

2 green onions, chopped

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt (or mayo)

Juice of 1 lime

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1/4 teaspoon cumin

Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, corn, beans, bell pepper, avocado, green onions, and cilantro.

In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.

Pour dressing over the chicken mixture and toss to coat evenly.

Serve chilled with toast, in wraps, over salad greens, or with tortilla chips.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 280 / Serving
  • Sugar: 2g / Serving
  • Fat: 14g / Serving
  • Carbohydrates: 14g/ Serving
  • Fiber: 5g / Serving
  • Protein: 20g/ Serving