Quick Southwest Chicken Salad (Fresh, Flavorful, and Ready in 20 Minutes!)
This Southwest Chicken Salad is a refreshing and vibrant meal that's packed with flavor and ready in just 20 minutes. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups cooked chicken breast diced
- 2 cups Romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels fresh or frozen
- 1 avocado diced
- 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 0.25 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup cilantro leaves chopped
- 0.5 cup Mexican blend cheese shredded
- 0.25 cup southwest ranch dressing
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, black beans, corn, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Add the diced chicken and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese and cilantro over the salad.
- Drizzle the southwest ranch dressing over the top and toss the salad again to coat everything lightly.
Notes
This salad is best served fresh. You can pre-chop all the ingredients beforehand and store them in separate airtight containers in the fridge for up to 2 days.