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Delicious Southwest Chicken Salad with grilled chicken and fresh vegetables

Southwest Chicken Salad

A flavorful and nutritious Southwest Chicken Salad, perfect for busy weeknights, packed with grilled chicken, vibrant veggies, and a zesty chipotle-lime dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 pieces Grilled chicken Cooked and sliced into strips.
  • 1 cup Black beans Rinsed and drained.
  • 1 cup Sweet corn Fresh or canned.
  • 4 cups Romaine lettuce Chopped.
  • 1 piece Avocado Diced.
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved.
  • 1/4 cup Chipotle-lime dressing For drizzling.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Grill the chicken until fully cooked, then slice into strips.
  2. In a large bowl, combine black beans, sweet corn, chopped romaine, diced avocado, and halved cherry tomatoes.
  3. Add the grilled chicken on top.
  4. Drizzle the chipotle-lime dressing over the salad.
  5. Toss gently to combine all the ingredients. Serve immediately or store in the fridge for meal prep.

Notes

For a twist, add jalapeños for spice, or substitute ingredients as desired. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for about 3-4 days.