southwest chicken salad
A vibrant and flavorful salad featuring grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing, perfect for a healthy meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Salad
Cuisine Southwestern
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal
- 2 grilled chicken breasts sliced
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup black beans rinsed
- 1 cup corn drained
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Juice of 2 limes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Marinate chicken breasts in olive oil, lime juice, cumin, and chili powder for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium heat.
Cook the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Prepare the salad base with fresh salad greens.
Chop red and yellow bell peppers and add them to the salad.
Include black beans and corn into the mix.
Add sliced avocado for creaminess and flavor.
Slice the grilled chicken and arrange it on top of the salad.
Drizzle with a cilantro-lime vinaigrette before serving.
Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 20gFiber: 5g
Keyword southwest chicken salad, healthy salad, grilled chicken salad, quick meals