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Southwest Chicken Salad

A vibrant and nutritious salad featuring grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and a zesty southwest dressing, perfect for a light meal.
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Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: southwest chicken salad, healthy salad, grilled chicken salad
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 grilled chicken breasts sliced
  • 4 cups mixed greens
  • 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 cup southwest dressing
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Grill the chicken breasts until fully cooked, then slice thinly.
  • In a large bowl, add the mixed greens as a base.
  • Layer the black beans over the greens.
  • Add the corn on top of the black beans.
  • Dice the red bell pepper and sprinkle it over the salad.
  • Slice the avocado and arrange it on top.
  • Add red onion slices for extra crunch.
  • Sprinkle chopped cilantro for freshness.
  • Drizzle the southwest dressing over the salad.
  • Season with salt and pepper, then toss gently before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 10g