Southwest Chicken Salad: Easy 20g Protein Delight with Turkey Bacon
This Southwest Chicken Salad is a quick and nutritious meal option loaded with flavor and packed with protein!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
- 4 strips turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn, canned or frozen
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or pepper jack)
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, turkey bacon, tomatoes, black beans, corn, avocado, and cheese.
- In a small bowl, mix lime juice, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the salad sit for 10 minutes before serving.
- Substitute chicken with grilled shrimp for a different protein option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg