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Southwest Chicken Salad Recipe: How to Make the Best Ever Dish


  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A zesty and refreshing Southwest Chicken Salad packed with flavor, featuring grilled chicken, black beans, corn, and a homemade cilantro-lime dressing.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, chopped
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup tortilla strips
  • Southwest seasoning
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with southwest spice mix
  2. Grill chicken until internal temperature reaches 165°F
  3. Chop and prepare all salad vegetables
  4. Slice grilled chicken
  5. Assemble salad with chicken and vegetables
  6. Drizzle with cilantro-lime dressing and top with tortilla strips

Notes

  • Can be meal prepped in advance
  • Store dressing separately
  • Customize with additional toppings as desired
  • For best results, add avocado and tortilla strips just before serving
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 420

Keywords: summer salad, southwest, healthy recipe, meal prep