Southwest Chicken Salad
Author: Lauren
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Category: LUNCH
Cuisine: Southwestern
Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
2 cups grilled chicken, sliced or chopped
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained (about 1.5 cups)
1 cup sweet corn, grilled or roasted
1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
1 to 2 avocados, diced
1 to 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 to 3/4 cup chipotle-lime dressing
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Instructions
Grill the chicken until cooked through, then slice it.
In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, black beans, sweet corn, diced avocado, and halved cherry tomatoes.
Add the sliced grilled chicken on top.
Drizzle with smoky chipotle-lime dressing and toss gently.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for meal prep.
Notes
Use good avocados to enhance the salad's texture. Rinse the beans before adding to avoid excessive starch.