Zesty Southwest Chicken Salad Bowl
Discover the vibrant and delicious Zesty Southwest Chicken Salad Bowl, a flavor-packed meal that brings together fresh ingredients and bold flavors to create a delightful dining experience. This salad is not just visually appealing but also nutritious, packed with protein from chicken and fiber-rich beans, making it perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. With zesty lime, creamy avocado, and a hint of spice from chili powder and cumin, every bite is a burst of flavor. Whether you serve it chilled on its own, over greens, or in a wrap, this salad will keep your taste buds excited while providing a healthy and satisfying meal option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 1 cup black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup corn
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 avocado (diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, diced bell pepper, avocado, red onion, and cilantro. Gently toss until mixed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg