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A vibrant Southwest Chicken Salad, packed with fresh ingredients

Quick way to grow your Southwest Chicken Salad this year

This recipe offers a quick and easy way to prepare a delicious Southwest Chicken Salad, perfect for a fresh and satisfying meal. It's packed with vibrant flavors and textures.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 6 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 0.5 cup red onion diced
  • 1 avocado diced
Southwest Dressing
  • 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 , cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.13 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • small bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, chopped romaine lettuce, rinsed black beans, corn, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and diced avocado.
Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Assemble and Serve
  1. Pour the Southwest dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
  2. Serve immediately and enjoy your quick and delicious Southwest Chicken Salad.

Notes

For extra crunch, you can add some crushed tortilla chips or croutons. If you prefer a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the dressing.