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Colorful Southwest chicken salad plated with mixed greens, grilled chicken strips, cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, avocado slices, and a drizzle of cilantro-lime dressing. The vibrant ingredients are arranged on a white plate with a rustic wooden background, highlighting fresh textures and bright colors.

Easy Southwest Chicken Salad for Quick Lunch or Dinner

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A flavorful Southwest chicken salad packed with fresh vegetables and grilled chicken, dressed with a zesty cilantro-lime sauce, perfect for quick meals.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels
  • 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Cilantro-lime dressing (see Notes)

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  2. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side. Let rest, then slice.
  3. In a large bowl, combine greens, cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, and avocado.
  4. Top with sliced grilled chicken and chopped cilantro.
  5. Drizzle with cilantro-lime dressing before serving.

Notes

  • For the dressing, mix 1/4 cup lime juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 minced garlic clove, and chopped cilantro.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Grilling, assembling
  • Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 salad (excluding dressing)
  • Calories: 350 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 450 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25 g
  • Fiber: 8 g
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Cholesterol: 75 mg
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