Southwest Chicken Salad
Southwest Chicken Salad
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, small, diced
- 1/2 can corn, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup Mexican cheese, shredded or cubed
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
For the Dressing
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 lime, halved, for juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, optional, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rinsed and drained black beans, diced red bell pepper, diced green bell pepper, diced red onion, rinsed and drained corn, shredded chicken, Mexican cheese, and chopped fresh cilantro.
⏱️ 8 min
- 2
Gently mix all the salad ingredients together until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
In a separate small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, juice from two lime halves, honey, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. If desired, add hot sauce for an extra kick.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Taste the dressing and adjust seasonings as needed to your preference.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Pour the prepared dressing over the mixed salad ingredients in the large bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Mix the salad again thoroughly to ensure the dressing is evenly distributed throughout all the ingredients.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Serve immediately, or chill for at least 15 minutes for flavors to meld. Enjoy your Southwest Chicken Salad!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Southwest Chicken Salad
For the Salad
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, small, diced
- 1/2 can corn, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup Mexican cheese, shredded or cubed
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
For the Dressing
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 lime, halved, for juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, optional, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rinsed and drained black beans, diced red bell pepper, diced green bell pepper, diced red onion, rinsed and drained corn, shredded chicken, Mexican cheese, and chopped fresh cilantro.
⏱️ 8 min - 2
Gently mix all the salad ingredients together until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
In a separate small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, juice from two lime halves, honey, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. If desired, add hot sauce for an extra kick.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Taste the dressing and adjust seasonings as needed to your preference.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Pour the prepared dressing over the mixed salad ingredients in the large bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Mix the salad again thoroughly to ensure the dressing is evenly distributed throughout all the ingredients.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Serve immediately, or chill for at least 15 minutes for flavors to meld. Enjoy your Southwest Chicken Salad!
⏱️ 1 min