Zesty Southwest Chicken Salad
Zesty Southwest Chicken Salad is a quick, fresh, and flavorful dish that combines shredded chicken, sweet corn, black beans, and juicy tomatoes with a creamy taco-lime dressing. Perfect for lunches, dinners, or wraps, it’s ready in just 10 minutes and naturally gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwest
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup diced tomatoes
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
2 tablespoons lime juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, corn, black beans, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro. Mix until evenly combined.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, taco seasoning, and lime juice until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss until everything is well coated.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.
Notes
- Swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or a half-mayo, half-yogurt blend for a lighter version.
- Add diced jalapeños or cayenne pepper for extra heat.
- Mix in shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese for a cheesy twist.
- Add diced bell peppers, cucumber, or avocado for more freshness.
- Use plant-based mayo and shredded jackfruit for a vegan option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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