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Southwest Chicken Salad

A colorful and healthy salad packed with grilled chicken, black beans, corn, and fresh veggies, all drizzled with chipotle-lime dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: Mexican, Southwest
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 2 cups Grilled chicken Cooked and sliced into strips
  • 1 can Black beans Drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Sweet corn Fresh or canned
  • 4 cups Romaine lettuce Chopped
  • 1 medium Avocado Diced
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Chipotle-lime dressing Can adjust to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Grill the chicken until fully cooked. Slice into strips.
  2. In a large bowl, combine black beans, sweet corn, chopped romaine, diced avocado, and halved cherry tomatoes.
Assembly
  1. Add the grilled chicken on top.
  2. Drizzle the chipotle-lime dressing over the salad.
  3. Toss gently to combine all ingredients. Serve immediately or store in the fridge for meal prep.

Notes

Grill chicken ahead of time for quicker preparation. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Serve with tortilla chips for an extra crunch or spoon into a wrap.