Delicious Salad Recipes Ideas: Easy Southwest Santa Fe Chicken Salad
A refreshing and vibrant salad that combines tender chicken with colorful vegetables and a zesty dressing, perfect for lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn, canned or fresh
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cherry tomatoes, corn, avocado, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving.
Notes
- For added crunch, top with tortilla strips.
- This salad can be customized with your favorite vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Southwest Salad, Chicken Salad, Easy Salad Recipes