Southwestern Chicken Salad: A Zesty and Easy Delight with Turkey Bacon
A refreshing and flavorful Southwestern Chicken Salad featuring turkey bacon, perfect for lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: High protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn, cooked
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, turkey bacon, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, bell peppers, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together ranch dressing and lime juice.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well to combine.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add avocado for an extra creamy texture.
- You can substitute grilled chicken for a smokier flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg