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Quick Southwest Chicken Salad

Quick Southwest Chicken Salad
Prep
10 min
Serves
6

Ingredients

  • —Shredded chicken (1 lb: Serves as the protein base.)
  • —Black beans (1 can, 15.5 oz, rinsed and drained: Add protein and fiber.)
  • —Corn (1 can, 15.25 oz, drained: Provides sweetness and texture.)
  • —Jalapeños (1-2, fresh, seeded, chopped: Infuse a mild spice.)
  • —Pepitas (¼ cup: Offer a crunchy texture.)
  • —Cherry tomatoes (¾ cup, quartered: Give a burst of freshness.)
  • —Red onion (½ cup, chopped: Adds sharpness and depth.)
  • —Dressing: Combines mayo (¾ cup, fresh lime juice (¼ cup), chili powder (1 tbsp), garlic powder (1 tsp), cumin (1 tsp), paprika (¼ tsp), and salt (¼ tsp) to dress the salad with vibrant flavors.)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Dressing: In a medium bowl, mix mayo, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, and salt until well combined.

  2. 2

    Combine the Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, jalapeños, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and pepitas.

  3. 3

    Mix and Serve: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and stir until everything is evenly coated. Serve your Southwest Chicken Salad on its own, in a sandwich, or over a bed of lettuce.