4.9 from 27 votes
Southwest Chicken Salad
A hearty and flavorful main dish southwest chicken salad with black beans, red onions, bell peppers, shredded cheese, and avocado - all spritzed with fresh lime juice and topped with a quick southwest ranch dressing and cilantro!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 217 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced in half lengthwise
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning OR similar equivalent of similar spices (cumin, chili powder, onion powder, etc)
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 ounce can yellow corn drained and rinsed
- 1 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- ½ red onion sliced or chopped
- ½ cup shredded Mexican blend cheese (I have also subbed feta cheese crumbles)
- 1 avocado sliced
- chopped cilantro and limes for squeezing
Dressing
- ½ cup Prepared ranch dressing
- 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste and taco seasoning. Cook in a large skillet over medium heat 4-6 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Top your chopped romaine with the corn, black beans, red bell peppers, onions, cheese, and avocado. Drizzle with fresh lime juice and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
- Whisk together ranch dressing, chili powder, and cumin. Toss with salad or serve on the side for drizzling. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Easy make ahead recipe, prepare and store in fridge up to three days and reserve dressing until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
Calories
217kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
232mg
(10%)
Potassium
577mg
(16%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1405IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
45mg
(50%)
Calcium
116mg
(12%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 217
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 217kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 232mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 577mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1405IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.