Description
A fresh and vibrant Southwest Chicken Salad with grilled chicken, black beans, corn, and a zesty chipotle-lime dressing, perfect for summer meals.
Ingredients
- Grilled chicken breasts (sliced)
- Canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
- Sweet corn (fresh or canned)
- Romaine lettuce (chopped)
- Ripe avocados (diced)
- Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- Chipotle-lime dressing (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Grill the chicken breasts until fully cooked, then slice them into strips.
- In a large bowl, combine the black beans, sweet corn, chopped romaine lettuce, diced avocado, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Gently incorporate the grilled chicken strips into the bowl.
- Drizzle with chipotle-lime dressing and toss everything together until well coated.
- Serve immediately or store covered in the fridge for later.
Notes
For best flavor, serve immediately. Store dressing separately if you have leftovers to keep the ingredients fresh.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican