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Southwestern Chicken Salad

Delicious Southwestern Chicken Salad You'll Crave Daily

This Southwestern Chicken Salad is a flavorful mix of tender chicken, zesty vegetables, and creamy yogurt dressing, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Southwestern
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Rotisserie chicken can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 can Black Beans Rinse and drain before using.
  • 1 cup Corn Kernels Fresh or frozen works.
  • 1 piece Red Bell Pepper Diced.
  • 0.5 cup Red Onion Diced, can be substituted with green onions.
  • 0.25 cup Chopped Cilantro Optional.
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Full-Fat Plain Greek Yogurt Can use skyr as a substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Freshly squeezed is best.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust according to heat preference.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can be used.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 0.1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Optional.

Equipment

  • pot
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • tongs
  • slotted spoon

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook the chicken in a pot with water and salt. Boil then simmer for 15-20 minutes until cooked.
  2. Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces once cooled.
  3. In a bowl, combine the yogurt, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
  4. Add the chicken, beans, corn, bell pepper, onion, and cilantro to the dressing. Mix gently to combine.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  6. Serve cold, with optional toppings like avocado or cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This salad is customizable; adjust spices and toppings to your liking. Ensure beans and corn are rinsed to avoid sogginess. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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