Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Southwest Chicken Salad, a delightful dish perfect for warm days, picnics, or casual gatherings. This refreshing salad combines tender shredded chicken with zesty lime juice, black beans, sweet corn, and colorful vegetables, making it a nutritious choice for lunch or dinner. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up this easy-to-prepare salad that’s packed with protein and fiber. Whether served on its own, in a wrap, or over greens, this salad is sure to become a staple in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded or diced cooked chicken
- 1 (14.5 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (fresh or canned)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ⅓ cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup sour cream
- Juice of 1 large lime
- Hot sauce (to taste)
- Chili powder
- Ground cumin
- Kosher salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, lime juice, hot sauce, chili powder, ground cumin, and salt until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until well-coated.
- Cover and chill for at least one hour before serving to enhance the flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Use leftover rotisserie chicken for added convenience. Customize your salad by adding diced jalapeños for extra heat or swapping black beans for kidney beans. Letting the salad chill allows the flavors to meld beautifully.