Description
This Southwest Chicken Salad is a bold and flavorful dish featuring crisp romaine lettuce, protein-packed black beans, and zesty lime-cumin dressing. It’s fresh, hearty, and perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 grilled chicken breast, sliced (or shredded)
- ½ cup corn (optional, for extra sweetness)
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
- ¼ cup red onion, diced (optional)
For the Dressing:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
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Prepare the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
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Assemble the Salad:
- In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, black beans, grilled chicken, corn, cherry tomatoes, and red onion (if using).
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Dress & Toss:
- Drizzle the lime-cumin dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
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Serve & Enjoy:
- Garnish with extra lime wedges or fresh cilantro for a bright, fresh flavor.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add tortilla strips or toasted pumpkin seeds.
- For a creamy version, mix in avocado or a dollop of Greek yogurt.
- Make ahead: Store ingredients separately and toss together before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 Servings
- Calories: ~320 kcal per serving
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: SouthwestChickenSalad, HealthyMeals, ProteinPacked, FreshAndFlavorful, EasyRecipes