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Southwest Chicken Salad

Delicious Southwest Chicken Salad in Just 20 Minutes

Enjoy a vibrant Southwest Chicken Salad, bursting with fresh flavors and textures, perfect for summer and quick meals.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Southwestern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 bag coleslaw mix or shredded lettuce
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded rotisserie chicken works well
  • 3 stalks green onions chopped
  • 0.5 cup cilantro chopped, can be omitted
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup sweet corn can use frozen corn
  • 1 can black beans rinsed
  • 1 medium jalapeno minced, adjust to taste
For the Dressing
  • 2 cloves minced garlic or garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger optional
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice or lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar can use apple cider vinegar
  • to taste salt
  • 0.5 cup cilantro leaves for dressing
Optional Topping
  • 1 cup tortilla strips add just before serving

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • small mason jar or bowl for dressing
  • Wooden Spoon or Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by cutting the cooked chicken into bite-sized cubes or shredding if using rotisserie chicken. This should take about 5 minutes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, cubed chicken, rinsed black beans, sweet corn, chopped green onions, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped cilantro. Stir gently for about 3-4 minutes.
  3. In a small mason jar or bowl, mix the minced jalapeno, minced garlic, minced ginger, lime juice, honey, balsamic vinegar, and a pinch of salt. Shake or whisk for 30 seconds.
  4. Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently for 1-2 minutes until well coated.
  5. Sprinkle tortilla strips over the top just before serving to maintain their crunchiness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Add dressing just before serving to keep the salad crisp. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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