Description
A flavorful and protein-packed Southwest Chicken Salad featuring tender cooked chicken breast, black beans, corn, fresh vegetables, and a tangy Greek yogurt and BBQ sauce dressing, perfect for a nutritious lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb cooked chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn
- ½ cup tomatoes, diced
- ½ cup red onion, diced
- ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
Dressing and Seasoning
- ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp low sugar BBQ sauce
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ lime, juiced (optional)
Toppings
- Avocado, diced
- Crushed tortillas
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the cubed cooked chicken, rinsed and drained black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Add Dressing and Seasoning: Top the mixture with plain Greek yogurt and low sugar BBQ sauce. Season with salt, black pepper, ground cumin, paprika, and chili powder. Optionally, drizzle freshly squeezed lime juice over the salad for extra zest.
- Mix Well: Stir all the ingredients thoroughly until everything is evenly coated with the dressing and seasonings.
- Serve: Top the salad with diced avocado and crushed tortillas before serving for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- This salad is an excellent high-protein, high-fiber meal prep option that is both filling and nutritious.
- Adding avocado enhances the creaminess and healthy fats of the dish.
- Serve with tortilla chips for a satisfying crunch and Southwest-inspired twist.
- Feel free to customize the spice levels by adjusting the amount of chili powder and paprika.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 299 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 381 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 74 mg
