Description
A vibrant and flavorful Southwestern Chicken Salad, packed with wholesome ingredients for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup fire-roasted corn
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the shredded chicken, Greek yogurt, black beans, corn, and bell pepper in a large bowl.
- Add chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, and mix well until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed—feel free to add a little more spice if you love a kick!
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days for an easy grab-and-go lunch or dinner.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired before serving, adding a lovely burst of color and flavor.
Notes
Make this salad a day in advance for the flavors to meld beautifully. Replace cooked chicken with rotisserie chicken for added convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg