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Southwestern Chicken Salad

Southwestern Chicken Salad: Creamy, Flavorful & Guilt-Free

This Healthy Southwestern Chicken Salad is a delightful twist on a classic, balancing flavor and nutrition with creamy Greek yogurt and vibrant ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Southwestern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breast boneless, skinless, boiled
  • 1 can Black Beans rinsed
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper finely diced
  • 1 cup Corn fire-roasted or canned
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion finely diced
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro optional
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt full-fat plain
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne optional, adjust to taste

Equipment

  • medium pot
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook the Chicken by boiling it in water seasoned with salt and pepper until fully cooked.
  2. Shred the Chicken using forks or a stand mixer until finely shredded.
  3. Prepare the Dressing by whisking Greek yogurt, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  4. Combine Ingredients by adding shredded chicken, black beans, bell pepper, corn, onion, and cilantro to the dressing; mix well.
  5. Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
  6. Serve the salad cold on its own, in tortillas, or with tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This salad can be customized with different beans or veggies. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.

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