Quick Southwest Chicken Salad
This Southwest Chicken Salad features shredded chicken, beans, corn, fresh veggies, and a creamy lime-spiced dressing. Ready in 10 minutes!
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 1 lb cooked shredded chicken about 2–3 breasts
- 1 can 15.5 oz black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can 15.25 oz corn, drained
- 1 –2 fresh jalapeños seeded and chopped
- ¾ cup cherry tomatoes quartered
- ½ cup red onion chopped
- ¼ cup pepitas or sunflower seeds
Dressing
- ¾ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt dairy-free or regular
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Dressing
- In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise (or yogurt), lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, and salt until smooth.
Step 2: Combine the Salad
- In a large bowl, add shredded chicken, black beans, corn, jalapeños, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and pepitas.
- Pour the dressing over the mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
Step 3: Serve
- Serve as is—or in a wrap, sandwich, or over lettuce.
- Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for later.