Easy Zesty Southwest Chicken Salad Bowl that Excites Your Tastebuds!
A vibrant and flavorful salad bowl featuring grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing that brings a taste of the Southwest to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Southwestern
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup corn, canned or frozen
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, corn, black beans, red bell pepper, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like cucumber or radishes for extra crunch.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg