Description
A refreshing and flavorful salad featuring shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 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 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss until everything is well coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled, either on its own or over a bed of greens.
Notes
- For added crunch, toss in some crushed tortilla chips just before serving.
- Substitute the chicken with grilled shrimp or tofu for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg