Healthy Southwest Chicken Salad with Chipotle Yogurt Sauce
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Healthy Southwest Chicken Salad with Chipotle Yogurt Sauce
Description
Prepared by cooking chicken tenderloin seasoned with chile lime seasoning and lime juice in a skillet or preferred method to an internal temperature of 165°F, this salad combines protein with a mix of beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and crumbled tortilla chips for crunch. The spring mix provides a fresh leafy base.
The chipotle yogurt sauce brings smoky, mildly spicy notes thanks to adobo sauce and chili powder balanced with creamy Greek yogurt, olive oil, cilantro, and lime juice. The sauce is whisked together until smooth and drizzled over the assembled salad. This melding of flavors and textures—from the tender, citrus-spiced chicken to the crunchy chips and creamy, tangy dressing—delivers a satisfying and flavorful meal.
The recipe allows flexibility with cooking methods for the chicken and adjusting dressing consistency with more olive oil or yogurt based on preference.
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 5 oz spring mix one small container
- 2 lbs chicken tenderloin raw
- 1 lime juiced
- 2 tbsp chile lime seasoning
- 1 can black beans
- 10 oz corn 1 package, frozen
- ½ cup cherry tomato
- ¼ cup red onion diced
- ½ cup tortilla chips crumbled
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
For the Greek Yogurt Chipotle Sauce:
- 1 ½ cups yogurt plain, Greek
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup cilantro finely diced
- 3 tbsp chipotle adobo sauce from the can
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 lime juiced
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken first since it will take the longest. Heat a skillet to medium heat and coat with cooking spray or 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Season the chicken with Chile Lime Seasoning and add the juice of one lime to the pan while it cooks. Cover the skillet with a lid to speed up the cooking process. Chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- While the chicken is cooking, wash and dice the veggies. Rinse and drain the beans. Cook the frozen corn. Dice the tomatoes, red onion, and bell peppers.
- Then, prepare the dressing. In a glass measuring beaker or small mixing bowl, combine all Greek Yogurt Chipotle Sauce ingredients. Whisk together until smooth.
- Once everything is prepared and done, assemble the salad. Start with the spring mix and build everything on top of that: beans, corns, peppers, red onion, tomatoes, and crushed chips. Slice the chicken into strips (if not already small enough) and add that on top.
- Drizzle your Healthy Southwest Salad in the Greek Yogurt Chipotle Sauce, toss and enjoy!
Notes
- Cook chicken by grilling, baking, or pan-frying until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Adjust dressing thickness by adding more olive oil and a splash of vinegar for thinner dressing, or more yogurt or mayonnaise for thicker consistency.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 498 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 498kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 64g | 128% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 1340mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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