Zesty Southwest Chicken Salad with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
A delicious and healthy salad packed with flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn, canned or frozen
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, turkey bacon, cherry tomatoes, corn, red onion, black beans, and avocado.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until well combined.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños.
- This salad can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg