Delicious Salad Recipes Ideas: Easy Southwest Santa Fe Chicken Salad
A refreshing and flavorful salad that combines chicken, beans, corn, and avocado for a perfect meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn, fresh or canned
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, black beans, corn, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later use.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add jalapeños for a spicy kick.
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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