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27g Protein Southwest Chicken Salad in Just 15 Minutes

High Protein Southwest Chicken Salad
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A high-protein Southwest chicken salad packed with fresh ingredients and bold flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans chicken, drained and flaked, or 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1/2 cup corn, canned or thawed from frozen
  • 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/3 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion or green onions, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 small avocado, diced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1/2 cup mayo or Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce or chipotle sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Add the chicken, corn, black beans, red bell pepper, onion, cilantro, avocado, and lime juice to a large bowl.
  2. In the same bowl, add the mayo or Greek yogurt, hot sauce, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Stir everything together until the salad is evenly mixed and well coated.
  4. Chill for about 15 minutes if you’d like the flavors to meld more.
  5. Serve with crackers, crostini, tortilla chips, lettuce cups, or wraps.

Notes

  • Use Greek yogurt instead of mayo for a lighter dressing option.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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