Southwest Chicken Salad
A savory, bright Southwest Chicken Salad is the perfect dish for a satiating lunch filled with nutrients! It's great for prepping ahead of time as well.
Servings: 4 bowls
Calories: 487kcal
Equipment
- Air Fryer (optional - to cook chicken)
- Sheet Pan
- Aluminum Foil
- Chef's Knife
- Can Opener
- Strainer
Ingredients
Southwest Chicken
- 24 ounces chicken breasts
- 1 ½ tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
Roasted Corn
- 15 ounces sweet corn (fresh or canned)
- 1 teaspoon avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
Salad Assembly
- 15 ounces black beans (cooked from dry, or canned)
- 12 ounces Roma tomatoes
- 2 count avocado
- chopped Romaine lettuce
- tortilla strips
- shredded monterey jack cheese
Instructions
Southwest Chicken
- Season the chicken breasts with taco seasoning and oil on both sides.
- Cook until juicy, then set aside to rest. I recommend air frying at 390°F for 10 - 12 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Roasted Corn
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
- Drain the corn (if using canned) and toss with oil, salt, crushed red pepper, and ground cumin.
- Toss the corn with oil, salt, crushed red pepper, and ground cumin. Add to the foil-lined pan, then roast for about 15 minutes until fragrant and slightly charred.
Other Salad Ingredients
- If using canned beans, drain and rinse thoroughly using a strainer.
- Chop the tomatoes and slice your avocados. Then slice your cooked chicken.
- In a bowl, assemble your salad with all ingredients. Top with tortilla strips and cheese.
- Drizzle your favorite dressing on top, or serve on the side. Enjoy!
Notes
Make-Ahead Instructions:
Store each ingredient in separate containers in the refrigerator. Assemble each salad right before enjoying. I recommend slicing the avocado the day of.
Nutrition
Calories: 487kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 884mg | Potassium: 1512mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1205IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 4mg