Southwest Chicken Salad
A vibrant and flavorful salad featuring grilled chicken, black beans, sweet corn, and a smoky chipotle-lime dressing, perfect for warm days and gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups Grilled chicken, sliced Cooked and sliced before adding to the salad
- 1 can Black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup Sweet corn Fresh or frozen and thawed
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 large Avocado, diced
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Chipotle-lime dressing For drizzling over the salad
Instructions
Preparation
- Grill the chicken and slice it.
- In a large bowl, combine black beans, sweet corn, chopped romaine, diced avocado, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Add the grilled chicken on top.
- Drizzle with smoky chipotle-lime dressing.
- Toss gently and serve.
Notes
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. You can freeze grilled chicken separately for up to 2 months, though freezing salad is not recommended.