Southwest Chicken Salad

Elevate your meal prep with this vibrant Southwest Chicken Salad! Packed with lean protein and fresh vegetables, it's a flavorful, satisfying option perfect for building muscle or supporting weight loss goals. Quick to prepare, it's an ideal healthy lunch or light dinner.

Southwest Chicken Salad

Preparation

1
If using raw chicken, cook the chicken breasts until fully done (e.g., bake, grill, or poach). Let cool slightly, then shred or dice into bite-sized pieces.
2
Rinse and drain the black beans thoroughly. Drain the corn if using canned.
3
Dice the red bell pepper and red onion into small, consistent pieces. Chop the fresh cilantro.
4
In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, black beans, corn, diced bell pepper, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
5
In a small separate bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
6
Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
7
Serve immediately or refrigerate for flavors to meld. Enjoy on its own, in lettuce cups, or with a side of whole-grain crackers.

Nutrational Values per serving

126
kcal
13g
protein
11g
carbs
3g
fat

Ingredients

  • Chicken Breast 2 cooked fillet
  • Black Beans 1 can (drained)
  • Corn 1 cup
  • Red Bell Pepper 1 medium
  • Red Onion 30 g
  • Fresh Cilantro 2 tbsp chopped
  • Lime Juice 2 tbsp
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tbsp
  • Chili Powder 1 tsp
  • Ground Cumin 0.5 tsp
  • Salt 0.5 tsp
  • Black Pepper 0.25 tsp
high-protein low-carb clean-eating gluten-free low-calorie high-fiber
Difficulty 1/3
Duration 20 Min