High Protein Southwest Chicken Salad
A colorful and nutritious salad packed with flavors and protein, perfect for lunches or quick meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Southwestern
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn, drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Dressing of choice
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and cilantro. Gently mix to ensure each ingredient is evenly distributed.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Add fresh avocado when serving to avoid browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 45mg