Quick Southwest Chicken Salad (Fresh, Flavorful, and Ready in 20 Minutes!)
This Southwest Chicken Salad is a quick and hearty meal, perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Loaded with fresh vegetables, this salad is bursting with flavor and easy to prepare.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn cooked
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup bell pepper diced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Grill the chicken breast on a preheated grill for about 5-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice it thinly.
- In a large bowl, combine black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, and bell pepper.
- Add lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper to the bowl and toss to coat.
- Top the salad with sliced chicken and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add some sliced avocado or a sprinkle of cheese.