Description
Southwestern Chicken Salad is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that combines juicy grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and zesty lime dressing. Perfect for sunny picnics or quick weeknight dinners, this salad not only delights the senses but also creates memorable moments around the table. Whip it up in no time for a delicious meal that’s as nutritious as it is satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup fresh corn (off the cob)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 4 cups lettuce mix (romaine and spinach)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by rinsing and chopping vegetables.
- Grill chicken over medium heat, seasoned with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder until golden brown (about 6-7 minutes per side). Let cool before slicing.
- In a small bowl, whisk lime juice and olive oil; taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- In a large bowl, combine lettuce mix, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, corn, black beans, cilantro, and sliced chicken.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately or chill for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg