Southwest Chicken Salad
A flavorful and nutritious salad featuring grilled chicken, black beans, sweet corn, avocado, and a smoky chipotle-lime dressing. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 pieces Grilled chicken breasts Or rotisserie chicken for quick prep.
- 1 can Black beans Canned or cooked.
- 1 cup Sweet corn Frozen works well.
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce Chopped.
- 1 piece Avocado Diced.
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved.
Dressing
- 1/2 cup Smoky chipotle-lime dressing Store-bought or homemade.
Instructions
Preparation
- Grill the chicken until fully cooked, then slice it into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced grilled chicken, black beans, sweet corn, chopped romaine, diced avocado, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Drizzle with the smoky chipotle-lime dressing and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
- Serve immediately or portion into meal prep containers for later enjoyment.
Notes
Add crispy tortilla strips for crunch or crumbled queso fresco for a creamy finish. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge, keeping the dressing separate until ready to eat.