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High-Protein Southwest Chicken Salad

  • Author: madison
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Southwestern
  • Diet: High Protein

Description

A vibrant and nutritious Southwest chicken salad that combines shredded chicken, colorful vegetables, and a zesty yogurt dressing.


Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup fire-roasted corn
  • 1 cup bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

  1. Combine the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and diced bell pepper in a large bowl.
  2. Mix the Greek yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a separate small bowl.
  3. Pour the yogurt mixture over the chicken mixture and toss until everything is well coated.
  4. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for meal prep.

Notes

Use leftover chicken to save time and experiment with different bell pepper colors for variety.