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Southwest Chicken Salad


  • Author: Trusted Blog

Description

A flavorful and hearty salad with tender chicken, black beans, corn, and a zesty lime dressing.


Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 cups mixed greens
  • 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or canned)
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing
  • 2 tbsp lime juice

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Season chicken breasts with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest, then slice.
  3. In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, black beans, corn, avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
  4. Top the salad with sliced chicken and shredded cheese.
  5. Whisk together ranch dressing and lime juice. Drizzle over the salad before serving.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.