Description
A quick and flavorful Southwest Chicken Salad packed with protein, beans, veggies, and a creamy spiced dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shredded chicken
- 1 can black beans
- 1 can corn
- 1–2 jalapeños
- ¾ cup cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup red onion
- ¼ cup pepitas
- ¾ cup mayo or Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Mix dressing ingredients in a bowl
- Add chicken, beans, corn, and vegetables to a large bowl
- Pour dressing over mixture
- Stir until combined
- Serve immediately or chill
Notes
- Store in fridge for 4-5 days
- Great for meal prep
- Adjust spice level to taste
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 240
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 29
- Cholesterol: 49