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Quick Southwest Chicken Salad

Zesty Quick Southwest Chicken Salad for Flavorful Meal Prep

This Quick Southwest Chicken Salad is a vibrant, gluten-free, and dairy-free dish filled with bold flavors and fresh ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Southwestern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken Substitute with canned chicken for convenience.
  • 1 can Black Beans Rinse and drain for best results.
  • 1 cup Corn Both canned and frozen varieties work.
  • 2 medium Fresh Jalapeños Adjust to suit your spice tolerance.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Diced red bell peppers can be substituted.
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion Sweet onion offers a milder alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Pepitas (Pumpkin Seeds) Sunflower seeds can be a substitute.
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise or Greek Yogurt Opt for dairy-free yogurt for a completely dairy-free dish.
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice Lemon juice can be used if lime is out of stock.
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • large bowl

Method
 

Directions
  1. In a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, fresh lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, and salt to prepare the dressing.
  2. In a large bowl, toss together the cooked shredded chicken, black beans, corn, fresh jalapeños, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and pepitas.
  3. Pour the prepared dressing over the combined salad ingredients and gently fold until well coated.
  4. Serve chilled or at room temperature, optionally topping with extra fresh lime juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Allow the salad to chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.

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