Description
A delightful mix of fresh ingredients that brings together the robust flavors of Southwestern cuisine, combining perfectly cooked chicken with hearty black beans, sweet corn, and colorful veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, cooked
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, avocado, red onion, and cilantro in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a separate small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- Serve your salad chilled or at room temperature to allow the flavors to mingle.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, but it’s best enjoyed fresh. Add avocado just before serving to prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg