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Colorful Southwest Chicken Salad on a white plate, featuring sliced grilled chicken, vibrant bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, and fresh cilantro, all topped with crumbled queso fresco and a drizzle of lime dressing, styled simply on a rustic wooden table with natural daylight.

Easy Southwest Chicken Salad for Quick Healthy Lunches

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A flavorful Southwest Chicken Salad with grilled chicken, bell peppers, tomatoes, black beans, corn, and cilantro, topped with queso fresco and lime dressing.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup queso fresco, crumbled
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, black beans, and corn.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  4. Top with crumbled queso fresco and chopped cilantro before serving.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for extra convenience.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
  • Adjust spice level with more chili powder or hot sauce.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Method: Assemble, Toss, Serve
  • Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 320 Kcal
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 550mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg