Description
A vibrant Southwestern Chicken Salad with juicy chicken, creamy avocado, and zesty lime that is quick, easy, and packed with fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
- 1 cup corn, canned or frozen
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: tortilla strips for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: In a large bowl, combine the chopped chicken, corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Combine Salad and Dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are coated.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the salad immediately, garnished with optional tortilla strips if desired.
Notes
Chill your ingredients for extra freshness and use fresh lime juice for better flavor. Avoid adding avocado until just before serving to maintain its texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican