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Black Bean & Corn Southwest Chicken Salad


  • Author: oliviabennett
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free

Description

A vibrant and flavor-packed salad featuring tender chicken, black beans, corn, and a zesty dressing.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels (frozen, canned, or fresh)
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken by shredding or chopping cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Rinse the black beans under cold water and drain.
  3. Chop the red bell pepper, red onion, and avocado into uniform sizes.
  4. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and sprinkle with cilantro.
  5. Make the dressing by whisking together olive oil, lime juice, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  6. Toss the salad with the dressing and adjust seasoning if needed.

Notes

This salad is versatile and can be personalized with additional ingredients or dressings.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Southwest

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 355
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 12g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: salad, chicken salad, southwest salad, healthy recipes, black beans