Southwest Chicken Salad Recipe
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Southwest Chicken Salad Recipe
Description
The Southwest Chicken Salad Recipe features a mix of diced rotisserie chicken with fresh diced vegetables including bell pepper, Roma tomatoes, scallions, chopped romaine hearts, and cilantro. Black beans and sweet corn add substance and texture, with ripe avocado providing creaminess. The salad is tossed with a creamy dressing containing mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch and taco seasonings, and optional lime juice for brightness.
Crunchy crushed tortilla chips sprinkled in just before serving contribute a contrasting texture that complements the fresh ingredients. The dressing’s seasoning offers a gentle southwestern flavor profile with savory and slightly tangy notes. Preparing the salad by combining ingredients and adding the dressing and toppings only before serving helps retain freshness and texture.
This salad serves well as a quick lunch, light dinner, or side dish. It pairs nicely with grilled foods or can be enjoyed on its own for a fulfilling meal. The combination of fresh vegetables, protein, and creamy dressing provides varied textures and flavors all in one dish.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken diced
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 1 cup black beans or pinto
- 1 cup sweet yellow corn canned, fresh, or frozen and defrosted
- 2 Roma tomato diced
- 4 scallions washed and sliced, white and green parts
- 1 large romaine lettuce washed and chopped, heart
- 1/2 bunch cilantro washed and chopped
- 2 avocado perfectly ripe, diced
- 2 cups tortilla chips crushed
for the dressing-
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 tbsp ranch seasoning
- 1/2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1/2 tbsp lime juice optional
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, stir all salad ingredients together, excluding the tortilla chips and avocado.
- In a small bowl, stir all dressing ingredients together until smooth.
- When ready to serve, toss salad with dressing then gently stir in avocado and tortilla chips.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 905 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 905kcal | 45% |
| Carbohydrates | 74g | 25% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 57g | 88% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22g | 129% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 795mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 1324mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 16g | 64% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 4330IU | 87% |
| Vitamin C | 59mg | 66% |
| Calcium | 151mg | 15% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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