Description
A fresh and flavorful Tex-Mex Chicken Salad that combines grilled chicken with colorful vegetables and a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn, canned or fresh
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, tomatoes, corn, black beans, avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Notes
- Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
- Can be served with tortilla chips for crunch.
- Great for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Tex-Mex Chicken Salad, Chicken Salad, Healthy Salad