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Southwest Chicken Salad

A light and refreshing salad featuring juicy grilled chicken, fresh veggies, and zesty chipotle-lime dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Lunch, Salad
Cuisine American, Southwestern
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 2 pieces Grilled chicken breasts Cooked and sliced
  • 1 can Black beans Drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Sweet corn Can use frozen, thawed
  • 4 cups Romaine lettuce Chopped
  • 1 piece Avocado Sliced
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup Chipotle-lime dressing For drizzling

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Grill the chicken until fully cooked, then slice it.
  • In a large bowl, combine the grilled chicken, black beans, sweet corn, chopped romaine, sliced avocado, and halved cherry tomatoes.
  • Drizzle with chipotle-lime dressing and toss to combine.
  • Serve immediately or store for meal prep.

Notes

For extra crunch, add tortilla strips. Keep avocado fresh by drizzling with lime juice. Can be made vegan by swapping grilled chicken with grilled zucchini or spicy chickpeas.
Keyword Chicken Salad, Healthy Salad, Meal Prep, Quick Meal, Southwest Salad