Description
Zesty Southwest Chicken Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that will redefine your salad experience. Packed with juicy, marinated chicken, crisp veggies, and a creamy ranch dressing, this salad is perfect for summer barbecues or quick weeknight dinners. Bursting with freshness and color, it’s not just a meal; it’s an explosion of taste that will leave you craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the chicken over medium heat for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- While the chicken cools, chop the red bell pepper and avocado. Rinse the black beans if using canned.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped veggies, corn, black beans, diced avocado, and shredded chicken once cooled.
- Drizzle ranch dressing over the mixture and toss gently until well-coated. Garnish with cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added creaminess, substitute chickpeas for black beans or add diced jalapeños for extra heat. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.