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Southwest Chicken Salad

A comforting and satisfying salad featuring grilled chicken, black beans, corn, avocado, and a smoky chipotle-lime dressing, perfect for weeknights and casual gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces grilled chicken breasts Can use rotisserie or leftover chicken.
  • 1 can black beans Rinsed and drained.
  • 1 cup sweet corn Can use frozen corn.
  • 1 head romaine lettuce Rinsed and chopped.
  • 1 medium avocado Sliced.
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes Halved.
  • 1/4 cup chipotle-lime dressing More can be added to taste.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Grill the chicken until fully cooked, then slice it.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the romaine, black beans, sweet corn, avocado, and cherry tomatoes.
  3. Add the sliced chicken on top.
  4. Drizzle with chipotle-lime dressing and toss gently to combine.
  5. Serve immediately or store in the fridge for meal prep.

Notes

For a milder option for kids, serve the dressing on the side. This salad is easy to customize; consider adding tortilla chips or toasted pepitas for extra texture.