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Southwestern Chicken Salad

Vibrant Southwestern Chicken Salad with Creamy Twist

This Southwestern Chicken Salad is a colorful and flavorful dish featuring protein-rich ingredients and a creamy Greek yogurt dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Southwestern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast can substitute with shredded rotisserie or canned chicken
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt can be substituted with skyr or nonfat yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice can substitute with lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin do not substitute for intended taste
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder can substitute with taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika optional
  • 1 can black beans rinsed
  • 1 cup finely diced red bell pepper can substitute with yellow or green
  • 1 cup corn fire-roasted corn preferred
  • 1/2 cup finely diced red onion can swap with green onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro optional
For Serving Suggestions
  • 4 slices whole wheat bread for making wraps or toasts
  • 2 cups tortilla chips for serving on the side
  • 4 cups mixed greens for salad base

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • Large mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • forks or stand mixer

Method
 

Cooking and Combining Steps
  1. Cook the chicken by boiling seasoned chicken breasts in water until fully cooked.
  2. Shred the cooked chicken using forks or a stand mixer and set aside to cool.
  3. Make the creamy dressing by whisking Greek yogurt, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika in a bowl.
  4. Fold in the shredded chicken and add the remaining salad ingredients.
  5. Chill the salad for 30 minutes to help flavors meld.
  6. Serve the salad on whole wheat bread, in tortillas, or with tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 12mg

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days. For meal prep, divide into individual servings.

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