Description
Southwest Chicken Salad is a burst of vibrant flavors that will transform your lunch or dinner into a fiesta. Featuring tender shredded chicken, black beans, and fresh corn, this salad is not only delicious but also packed with nutrition. Tossed in a creamy lime dressing with a hint of spice, it’s perfect for warm days or any occasion where you want to impress your guests. Quick to prepare and customizable, this salad can be served on its own, in wraps, or even as a taco filling. It’s ideal for meal prep too—make it ahead and enjoy it all week long!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups shredded or diced cooked chicken
- 1 can (14.5 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (fresh or canned)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ⅓ cup red onion, diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup sour cream
- Juice of 1 large lime
- Hot sauce (1-2 teaspoons, use Franks)
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, lime juice, hot sauce, chili powder, 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 gently toss until evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled; garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg