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Southwest Chicken Salad

A flavorful and hearty salad with tender chicken, black beans, corn, and a zesty lime dressing.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 4 cups mixed greens

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Season chicken breasts with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest, then slice into strips.
  3. In a large bowl, combine black beans, corn, red bell pepper, avocado, and cilantro.
  4. Whisk together lime juice and honey to make the dressing.
  5. Add mixed greens to the bowl with the bean mixture. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
  6. Top with sliced chicken and serve immediately.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

  • Author: Trusted Blog