Description
Quick Southwest Chicken Salad made with shredded chicken, beans, corn, and a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for meal prep or sandwiches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked shredded chicken
- 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 can corn drained
- 1–2 jalapeños chopped
- 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup red onion
- 1/4 cup pepitas
- 3/4 cup mayo or yogurt
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Mix dressing ingredients in a bowl
- Combine chicken, beans, corn, vegetables, and seeds
- Pour dressing over mixture
- Stir until combined
- Serve immediately or chill
Notes
- Store in refrigerator for 4-5 days
- Stir before serving
- Adjust spice level to taste
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 240
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 29
- Cholesterol: 49