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High Protein Southwest Chicken Salad

High Protein Southwest Chicken Salad

A vibrant and nutritious High Protein Southwest Chicken Salad filled with shredded chicken, black beans, and roasted corn.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Southwest
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables and Protein
  • 1 cup roasted corn
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
  • 1 cup black beans
  • 3 cups shredded chicken
  • 1/3 cup cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 avocado diced
Seasoning and Dressing
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 unit lime, squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Stove
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Roast corn on the stove with olive oil and chili powder.
  2. Dice the red onion and avocado.
  3. In a bowl, combine roasted corn, red onion, black beans, taco seasoning, shredded chicken, Greek yogurt, cilantro, diced avocado, lime juice, and salt.
  4. Mix all ingredients until well combined.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with additional ingredients like chickpeas or jalapeños for extra flavor and kick.

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