Southwest Chicken Salad

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

  1. Grill the chicken until cooked through, then slice it.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, black beans, sweet corn, diced avocado, and halved cherry tomatoes.
  3. Add the sliced grilled chicken on top.
  4. Drizzle with smoky chipotle-lime dressing and toss gently.
  5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for meal prep.

Notes

  1. Use good avocados to enhance the salad's texture. Rinse the beans before adding to avoid excessive starch.