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High Protein Southwest Chicken Salad


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  • Author: Oliver
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

A quick and flavorful salad featuring grilled chicken, vibrant veggies, and a zesty lime dressing.


Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

  • 2 pieces Grilled chicken breasts (Can use leftover or store-bought rotisserie chicken.)
  • 1 pieces Avocado (Squeeze lime to prevent browning.)
  • 1 cup Black beans (Rinse if using canned beans.)
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (Halve for easier eating.)
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro (Can substitute with parsley if desired.)
  • 1 cup Corn (Can use canned or frozen.)
  • 4 cups Mixed greens (Any preferred leafy greens can be used.)
  • 2 pieces Limes (Juice for dressing and avocado.)
  • 1 pieces Red bell pepper (Diced.)
  • to taste Salt and pepper (Adjust according to preference.)
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil (For the dressing.)
  • 1 tsp Cumin (Adds flavor to dressing.)


Instructions

Preparation

  1. Grill the chicken breasts until cooked through. Allow them to cool and then slice.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, and chopped cilantro.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add the sliced chicken and avocado to the salad mixture.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  6. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

For best texture, store dressing separately until serving. Can use grilled chicken or rotisserie chicken to save time. This salad is versatile; customize with other greens or proteins.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course, Salad
  • Cuisine: American, Mexican