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Fresh and colorful Southwest Chicken Salad with grilled chicken and veggies

Southwest Chicken Salad

A fresh and vibrant Southwest Chicken Salad featuring grilled chicken, black beans, sweet corn, and a zesty chipotle-lime dressing, perfect for a healthy meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb grilled chicken Grilled to an internal temperature of 165°F
  • 15 oz black beans Canned and rinsed
  • 1 cup sweet corn Fresh or canned
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce Chopped
  • 1 medium avocado Diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes Halved
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup chipotle-lime dressing Good quality for the best flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Grill the chicken until fully cooked, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
  2. Slice the grilled chicken into strips.
  3. In a large bowl, combine sliced chicken, black beans, sweet corn, chopped romaine, diced avocado, and halved cherry tomatoes.
  4. Drizzle the smoky chipotle-lime dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Store dressing separately to keep the salad fresh. Adjust chips and spices according to taste.

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