Description
Zesty Southwest Chicken Salad is a vibrant meal bursting with flavor and nutrition, perfect for lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup black beans
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, finely chopped onion, and cilantro until evenly distributed.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, taco seasoning, and lime juice until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture in the large bowl. Stir everything together until well coated.
- Taste the salad and adjust with salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately or chill until serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: Zesty Southwest Chicken Salad