Satisfy Your Cravings with High Protein Southwest Chicken Salad
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350kcal
This High Protein Southwest Chicken Salad is a colorful dish loaded with protein and fresh ingredients, perfect for an energizing meal.
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Equipment
- Grill
- large bowl
- Small Bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 2 cups Grilled Chicken Cooked until reaching 165°F
- 1 can Black Beans Rinsed and drained
- 1 cup Corn Frozen corn can be used as a substitute
- 1 cup Red Bell Pepper Diced
- ½ cup Red Onion Diced
- 4 cups Romaine Lettuce Chopped
- 1 large Avocado Diced
For the Dressing
- ½ cup Greek Yogurt Can substitute mayo
- 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- to taste Salt and Pepper For seasoning
Instructions
Preparation
- Grill your chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, about 6-7 minutes per side. Allow it to rest before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
- Dice your red bell pepper, red onion, and avocado. Rinse and drain the black beans and corn if using canned.
- In a large bowl, layer your chopped romaine lettuce as the base. Top it with the diced vegetables, beans, and corn.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until well coated. Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
Optional: Top with fresh cilantro for an extra pop of flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 90mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 10mg