This Southwestern Chicken Salad is a perfect blend of grilled chicken, crunchy vegetables, creamy avocado, and zesty spices. It's a light and refreshing meal that is perfect for a quick lunch or a healthy dinner option. The flavors of the Southwest come alive in every bite!
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, grilled and diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1/4 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lettuce leaves for serving
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the diced chicken, avocado, cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken salad mixture and toss well to combine.
- Serve the Southwestern Chicken Salad on a bed of lettuce leaves and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Avocado is a great source of healthy fats and adds creaminess to the salad.
Adding black beans and corn adds a nice touch of sweetness and texture to the salad.
The combination of cumin and chili powder gives this salad a traditional Southwestern flavor.