Description
This Southwest Chicken Salad bursts with bold Tex-Mex flavors juicy grilled chicken, creamy avocado, corn, black beans, and a zesty lime dressing. It’s a colorful, satisfying meal that’s quick, fresh, and packed with protein!
Ingredients
2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced
2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 avocado, sliced
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Lime wedges, for serving
For the dressing:
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
2. In a large salad bowl, combine lettuce, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cheese.
3. Add the sliced grilled chicken on top.
4. Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad and toss gently to combine.
5. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges before serving.
Notes
You can use leftover rotisserie chicken for a faster prep.
Swap romaine for spinach or mixed greens if preferred.
For extra crunch, top with crushed tortilla chips or roasted pepitas.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: southwest chicken salad, healthy salad, easy lunch, tex-mex recipe