Description
A fresh and flavorful Southwest chicken salad bowl packed with protein and veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for flavors to blend.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
- Substitute sour cream for Greek yogurt if desired.
- Add tortilla chips for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Zesty Southwest Chicken Salad Bowl, chicken salad, healthy lunch