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Southwestern Chicken Salad

A vibrant and hearty salad featuring grilled chicken, black beans, corn, and a zesty lime dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, Southwestern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup corn canned or grilled
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
Chicken
  • 2 cups grilled chicken breast sliced
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Toppings
  • 1/2 cup avocado sliced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder.
  2. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Remove from grill and let rest before slicing.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, corn, and black beans.
  2. Add the sliced grilled chicken on top of the salad mixture.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  4. Top with avocado slices, chopped cilantro, and crumbled feta cheese before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 10gSugar: 3g

Notes

This salad can be served warm or cold and is perfect for meal prep. Store the dressing separately until ready to serve.

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