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Southwest Chicken Salad

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A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring succulent chicken, hearty black beans, and a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for warm weather and casual gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 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 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • ⅓ cup diced red onion
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped Fresh parsley can be a substitute for cilantro.
Dressing Ingredients
  • 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 large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
  2. In a separate small bowl, mix together the sour cream, lime juice, hot sauce, chili powder, cumin, and kosher salt.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is well-coated.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more lime juice or hot sauce if desired.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 27gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 480mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2g

Notes

Serve on a bed of fresh greens or in individual bowls with tortilla chips on the side. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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