Quick Southwest Chicken Salad
Discover the vibrant flavors of Quick Southwest Chicken Salad, a delightful blend of tender chicken, crisp veggies, and zesty lime dressing. Perfect for summer barbecues or quick weeknight dinners, this salad is a refreshing and nutritious meal that will please everyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 cups fresh romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill or stovetop pan over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and cumin. Grill for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest before shredding.
- While the chicken cooks, wash and chop romaine lettuce. Halve cherry tomatoes and slice red onion. Combine all vegetables in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Shred the cooked chicken and add it to the vegetable mix along with black beans and avocado.
- Pour dressing over salad ingredients and gently toss to combine. Serve immediately or chill before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg