Discover the Power of High Protein Southwest Chicken Salad
Author:antaki
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Description
Unlock the benefits of high protein in Southwest Chicken Salad Discover why this dish is a nutritious and flavorful choice for balanced meals 155 chars
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup fresh corn
1 large red bell pepper, diced
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 avocado, diced
1/2 red onion, diced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
Juice of 2 limes
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: Crumbled feta or cheese of choice
Instructions
Cook the Chicken: Season the chicken with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder. Grill or bake until cooked through (about 20 minutes). Let it cool and shred it.
Prep the Veggies: Chop the bell pepper, onion, tomatoes, and avocado into uniform sizes.
Mix the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, black beans, corn, bell pepper, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro. Toss gently.
Dress It Up: Add lime juice, salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder to taste. Optionally, drizzle olive oil.
The Final Touch: Gently fold in diced avocado and serve immediately or chill for 10-15 minutes.
Notes
A delicious and filling high protein southwest chicken salad, packed with fresh ingredients and smoky flavors, perfect for a quick meal.
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Category:Salad
Cuisine:Southwestern
Nutrition
Serving Size:4 servings
Calories:400
Sugar:7 grams
Fat:20 grams
Carbohydrates:35 grams
Fiber:10 grams
Protein:30 grams
Keywords: high protein salad, southwestern chicken salad, healthy salad, meal prep, quick dinner
