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Southwest Chicken Salad

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A vibrant and flavorful salad combining tender chicken, hearty black beans, sweet corn, and a zesty lime dressing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, Southwestern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 3 cups shredded or diced cooked chicken Feel free to use leftover grilled chicken or rotisserie chicken.
  • 1 14.5 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn (fresh or canned)
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • ⅓ cup diced red onion
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped Fresh parsley can be a substitute for cilantro.
For the Dressing
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 large lime, juiced
  • 1-2 teaspoons hot sauce (e.g., Frank's)
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, lime juice, hot sauce, chili powder, cumin, and salt until well combined. This will be your dressing.
  2. In a large mixing or serving bowl, combine the diced chicken, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss everything together gently. Ensure that all ingredients are coated well.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least one hour to let the flavors meld.
  6. When ready to enjoy, stir well and dig in!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 400mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3g

Notes

For added texture, toss in some chopped radishes or celery before serving. You could add diced avocados for creaminess, jalapeños for extra heat, or even cheese for richness. Vegetarians can swap the chicken for black-eyed peas or quinoa to keep it hearty and nutritious. Leftover salad can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
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