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Southwest Chicken Salad

Southwest Chicken Salad

Southwest Chicken Salad is a main dish salad that’s easy, healthy and loaded with flavor.  Perfect for summer--or all year round!
Author: Inger
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Main Dish, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 489 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dressing:

  • ½ cup plain reduced fat yogurt
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne optional, if you want more spice
  • 2 Tablespoons lime juice

Salad:

  • 4 cups lettuce
  • ¼ cup prepared salsa
  • 8-10 cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cooked and sliced (grilled, rotisserie or even random chicken leftovers)
  • ½ cup black beans
  • ½ cup sweet corn
  • ¼ cup grated cheddar or other cheese
  • ½ avocado sliced or cubed
  • ½ ounce corn chips or to taste
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro optional
  • ½ lime sliced in wedges (optional)

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, assemble and whisk together the dressing ingredients. Set aside.
  • Put half of the lettuce in a large salad bowl, then top with half of the other ingredients. Repeat with a second bowl.
  • Drizzle with salad dressing, or serve on the side and let guests add their own. Add a couple lime wedges for drizzling if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 489kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 1132mgPotassium: 1591mgFiber: 12gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 2071IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 307mgIron: 4mg
I am not a health professional and nutrition data is calculated programatically. Accuracy may vary with product selection, calculator accuracy, etc. Consult a professional for the best information.
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