Quick Southwest Chicken Salad
Looking for a quick and satisfying meal that’s packed with flavor? This Quick Southwest Chicken Salad is your answer! In just 10 minutes, you can create a vibrant, delicious dish featuring tender shredded chicken, hearty black beans, sweet corn, and fresh veggies all tossed in a zesty dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or as a crowd-pleasing dish at gatherings, this salad is versatile enough to serve on its own, as a sandwich filling, or over crisp lettuce. Enjoy the delightful blend of flavors and textures that will please both kids and adults alike!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked shredded chicken
- 1 can (15.5 oz) black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 can (15.25 oz) corn (drained)
- 1–2 fresh jalapeños (seeded, chopped)
- 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes (quartered)
- 1/2 cup red onion (chopped)
- 1/4 cup pepitas
- 3/4 cup mayo (or Greek yogurt (dairy-free or regular))
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together mayo (or Greek yogurt), lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, black beans, corn, jalapeños, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and pepitas.
- Pour the dressing over the mixture and stir gently until everything is well coated.
- Serve immediately or chill in the fridge before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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