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Southwest Chicken Salad

Quick & Easy Southwest Chicken Salad Recipe


  • Total Time: 70 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: N/A

Description

A creamy and zesty Southwest Chicken Salad packed with chicken, beans, corn, and fresh vegetables, all tossed in a flavorful taco-lime dressing.


Ingredients

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1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 23 limes)
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
3 cups shredded or chunked chicken
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) gold n’ white corn, drained
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro


Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together the plain greek yogurt, mayonnaise, fresh lime juice, and taco seasoning until well combined.
  2. Step 2: Add the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, red onion, red bell pepper, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.
  3. Step 3: Stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until all ingredients are well combined and coated in the creamy dressing.
  4. Step 4: Serve immediately or refrigerate for 1 to 4 hours for a chilled salad.

Notes

Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, veggie sticks, in a tortilla wrap or pita, on a croissant, or on your favorite sandwich bread.

For a sandwich, you can add toppings like green leaf lettuce, sliced cheese of choice, and avocado slices.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Southwest