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Southwest Chicken Salad
A vibrant and flavorful Southwest Chicken Salad, packed with fresh ingredients and a zesty dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
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Main Ingredients
2
cups
cooked chicken
shredded
1
cup
black beans
rinsed and drained
1
cup
corn
fresh or frozen
0.5
cup
red bell pepper
diced
0.25
cup
red onion
finely diced
0.5
cup
cilantro
chopped
0.5
cup
avocado
diced
Dressing
0.5
cup
mayonnaise
2
tablespoons
lime juice
1
teaspoon
chili powder
0.5
teaspoon
cumin
0.25
teaspoon
garlic powder
to taste
salt
to taste
black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
In a large bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, black beans, corn, diced red bell pepper, finely diced red onion, and chopped cilantro.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
Gently fold in the diced avocado just before serving to prevent it from browning.
Serve immediately as is, or over lettuce, in tacos, or with tortilla chips.
Notes
This salad can be made ahead of time, but add the avocado just before serving. Adjust seasonings to your preference.