Description
A vibrant and flavorful salad packed with chicken, veggies, and a zesty lime dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, chopped chicken breast
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn kernels (canned or frozen)
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla chips for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped chicken, cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, avocado, red onion, cheddar cheese, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Serve with tortilla chips on the side, if desired.
Notes
Use fresh vegetables for the best flavor. To prevent browning, avoid adding avocado until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg