Description

Experience a burst of flavor with this Zesty Southwest Chicken Salad, where smoky spices meet fresh veggies and tender chicken. Perfect for summer barbecues or meal prep, this salad is both visually stunning and deliciously satisfying. Each bite delivers a fiesta of taste that will leave your guests asking for more!

Ingredients

Scale

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup fresh corn kernels
1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ medium red onion, finely diced
2 ripe avocados, diced
½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Juice of 2 limes
2 tsp southwest seasoning blend (cumin, paprika, chili powder)
2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Preheat the grill or oven to medium heat. Season chicken with southwest seasoning and olive oil. Cook for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked. Let cool slightly before dicing.
While the chicken cooks, chop the corn, black beans, tomatoes, onion, avocados, and cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk lime juice with remaining olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
In a large bowl, gently combine all ingredients including diced chicken.
Serve in a platter or individual bowls; garnish with extra cilantro if desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Grilling/Roasting
Cuisine: Southwestern

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
Calories: 360
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 280mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 26g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: To enhance flavor, marinate chicken overnight in lime juice and spices. Substitute black beans with kidney beans or add grilled peppers for an extra kick. Store salad in the fridge without dressing to maintain freshness.