Description
This Zesty Southwest Chicken Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender shredded chicken with a medley of vegetables and a tangy, spicy dressing. Perfect for a light and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salad:
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken (approximately 1 pound)
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
For the Dressing:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, corn, black beans, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro until evenly distributed.
- Prepare Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, taco seasoning, and lime juice until smooth.
- Mix Salad with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture in the large bowl. Stir everything together until well coated.
- Season and Serve: Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately or chill until serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Southwest, Chicken Salad, Zesty, Easy, Quick, Gluten-Free
