Zesty Southwest Chicken Salad
A vibrant salad packed with tender chicken, crunchy corn, hearty black beans, and zesty dressing, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken (about 1 pound)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cooked and shredded chicken, corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, chopped onion, and cilantro. Mix until everything is evenly distributed.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, taco seasoning, and lime juice until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture in the large bowl. Stir everything together until well coated.
- Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to your liking. Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.
Notes
For added flavor, use roasted chicken or a splash of hot sauce. For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
Find it online: https://www.mubrecipes.com/zesty-southwest-chicken-salad/