Southwest Chicken Salad
This incredible and lightened up Southwestern chicken salad is full of fresh and zesty flavors and makes an excellent lunch or side dish!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 8 ounces shredded cooked chicken
- ½ cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup corn kernels (can be thawed from frozen)
- 1 cup pico de gallo
- ⅓ cup fat free plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, beans, corn, and pico de gallo.8 ounces shredded cooked chicken, ½ cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed, ½ cup corn kernels, 1 cup pico de gallo
- In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, taco seasoning, and lime juice.⅓ cup fat free plain Greek yogurt, 1 teaspoon taco seasoning, 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Add the yogurt mixture and chopped cilantro to the chicken mixture and toss to coat. Taste and season with salt and pepper or more taco seasoning if needed.½ cup chopped cilantro
- Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or more before serving to let the flavors set.
Notes
- You can substitute sour cream for the Greek yogurt if desired.
- Make a double batch to use leftovers throughout the week.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezing is not recommended, as the yogurt-based dressing doesn’t freeze well and may separate.
- If making more than 1 day ahead, refrigerate the dressing separately and mix everything together about 30 minutes before serving to maintain texture.
Additional Serving Suggestions:
- Spoon into a whole wheat tortilla for a quick lunch wrap.
- Serve over romaine or mixed greens for a hearty salad.
- Use it as a flavorful taco or burrito bowl base.
- Enjoy on top of tortilla chips or pita chips.
- Scoop into halved avocados for a low-carb meal option.
- For extra creaminess, add in mashed avocado.
- If desired, mix in shredded cheddar another cheese for added flavor.
- Stir in diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- Toss in crushed tortilla chips or pepitas before serving to add a little crunch.
- Add quinoa or cooked farro to make it even heartier.
Nutrition
Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 1292mg | Potassium: 288mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 5.8mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1.4mg
