Ingredients
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- 1 lb (about 400g) cooked shredded chicken (or rotisserie chicken)
- 1 can (15.5 oz, about 190g) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup (about 150g) frozen corn, defrosted
- 3/4 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
- 1/2 cup (about 70g) red onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup (about 35g) pumpkin seeds (pepitas) or sunflower seeds
- 1/3 cup (about 70g) nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup (about 60g) light mayo
- 1/4 cup (about 62mL) fresh lime juice (about 2 large limes)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika (smoked for a smokier taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, combine the Greek yogurt, light mayo, freshly squeezed lime, chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and salt.
- Toss the salad ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, quartered grape tomatoes, chopped red onion, and optional cilantro.
- Combine with dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and stir well to ensure everything is coated.
- Serve: Enjoy the salad on a bed of lettuce, with tortilla chips, or rolled in lettuce leaves.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for better flavor, and consider adding avocado for creaminess. Adjust spices to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Southwestern
- Diet: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: salad, chicken salad, healthy recipe, southwestern, quick meal