SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SALAD

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We like to have this for dinner during the summer - a tasty light meal that doesn't heat up the kitchen. You could serve tortilla chips on the side, if you want.

Provided by dianegrapegrower

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon fajita seasoning mix or 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
4 1/2 cups lettuce, assorted, torn
2 tomatoes, cut in wedges
1/2 cucumber, peeled and slices
4 green onions, chopped
1 avocado, diced
1 cup corn, thawed
1 cup black beans
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
cilantro salad dressing (purchased or use recipe 30146 "Cilantro Dressing for Salads" by Bergy)

Steps:

  • Rub chicken with olive oil and fajita seasoning. Grill over lot heat until done. Set aside and keep warm.
  • While the chicken is grilling, prepare and combine the remaining salad ingredients, except the dressing.
  • Slice chicken 1/4" thick, against the grain, and add to salad. Toss with dressing to taste.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.5, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 56.6, Sodium 125.1, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 4.9, Protein 26.5

Nina Avendano
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a healthy option that the whole family will enjoy.


Diwana Diwana
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I made this salad for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Jacob Harris
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet corn and black beans.


Sprocket Speedy
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I'm not a big fan of chicken salad, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the chicken is cooked perfectly.


Sm Noyon
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a healthy and delicious lunch option.


Promise Chinaza
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I love the addition of corn and black beans to this salad. It gives it a nice Southwestern flair.


Evelyn Sanford
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This is my new favorite chicken salad recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


My Media
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Ramesh Adhikari
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This salad is so fresh and flavorful. The dressing is light and tangy, and the chicken is juicy and tender.


Hareem Asghar
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Reign Fury
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Easy to make and delicious! I love that I can use leftover chicken to make this salad.


Ntando Khoza
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This salad is a flavor explosion! The combination of sweet corn, black beans, and avocado is perfect, and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


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