Description
Discover a vibrant and nutritious meal prep option with the Golden Southwest Chicken Salad. This dish combines grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and a zesty lime dressing, making it perfect for busy weekdays or impressing guests at dinner. With its colorful ingredients and easy preparation, this salad will soon become a staple in your meal planning routine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound grilled chicken breast, sliced
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn (fresh or canned)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Juice of 2 limes
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup tortilla strips (optional)
Instructions
- Grill the chicken breast until fully cooked; season with salt and pepper. Allow it to rest before slicing.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, sliced avocado, and cilantro. Toss gently.
- Top the salad mixture with the sliced grilled chicken.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice and olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Pour over the salad just before serving.
- Toss the salad gently to coat all ingredients in dressing. Sprinkle tortilla strips on top if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg