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Southwest Chicken Salad

southwest chicken salad

This Easy Southwest Chicken Salad is a quick and flavorful lunch or light dinner. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s packed with chicken, corn, black beans, and a creamy, zesty dressing.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1/2 cup corn, canned or frozen
  • 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup bell pepper, diced (any color)
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken, corn, black beans, red onion, bell pepper, and cilantro.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture and stir until well combined.
  4. Serve immediately or chill for later.

Notes

Serve in a lettuce wrap, on a bed of greens, or with tortilla chips.