Description
Southwest Chicken Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that bursts with flavors, making it an ideal choice for any meal. This salad features tender grilled chicken breast, crisp mixed greens, sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and hearty black beans, all tossed in a zesty lime dressing. Each bite offers a delightful combination of textures and tastes that will keep you coming back for more. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a refreshing snack on warm days, this versatile recipe can be customized with your favorite toppings or proteins to suit everyone’s taste. Whether hosting a summer barbecue or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, this Southwest Chicken Salad is sure to impress.
Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Mixed greens (romaine lettuce and spinach)
- Cherry tomatoes
- Black beans
- Corn kernels
- Avocado
- Lime juice
- Olive oil
- Cumin powder
- Chili powder
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F/190°C). Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- While chicken is grilling, chop mixed greens, halve cherry tomatoes, and dice avocado.
- Once chicken is cooked, let it rest before slicing into strips. In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, tomatoes, black beans, corn, avocado, and sliced chicken.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, cumin powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle dressing over salad mixture and toss gently until well coated.
- Serve immediately for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg