Description
Southwest Chicken Salad is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that combines grilled chicken, crunchy veggies, and a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for any occasion, from casual family dinners to lively gatherings, this salad not only pleases the palate but also looks stunning on your table. Each bite bursts with freshness and invites conversations around the meal. Enjoy the ease of preparation and the satisfaction of a wholesome dish that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup diced red bell peppers
- 1 cup diced yellow bell peppers
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
Instructions
- Preheat grill or stovetop skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and cumin; grill for about 6 minutes per side or until cooked through (165°F/74°C). Let rest before slicing.
- While chicken cooks, chop bell peppers, halve cherry tomatoes, and slice romaine lettuce.
- In a large bowl, combine grilled chicken pieces, bell peppers, tomatoes, black beans, corn, and romaine.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, and cumin; season with salt to taste.
- Drizzle dressing over salad mixture just before serving and gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 2 cups)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg