Southwest Chicken Salad

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This flavorful Southwest Chicken Salad is a blend of seasoned grilled chicken, black beans, corn, and creamy avocado on a bed of crisp lettuce. Tossed in a tangy lime dressing this main dish salad is filled with flavors that will transport your taste buds to a sunny southwestern place.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Main Course, Salad

Cuisine: Southwest

Keyword: easy dinner salad, honey lime dressing, main dish salad recipe, southwest chicken salad

Servings:

Calories: 577kcal

Author: Gwynn Galvin

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Ingredients

Honey Lime Dressing:

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 clove garlic minced
2 Tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

Chicken Salad:

1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts about 2 large chicken breasts
1 Tablespoon taco seasoning
½ teaspoon kosher salt
8 cups mixed salad greens
1 can black beans drained and rinsed
1 can corn kernels drained
1 large ripe avocado diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Honey Lime Dressing:

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, honey, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

Chicken Salad:

Heat 1 Tablespoon olive oil in a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Season chicken breasts with taco seasoning and kosher salt.
Grill the chicken for 8 minutes, turn and continue to cook until the juices run clear and the chicken is cooked through, about 6 additional minutes. Remove from the heat and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes then slice into strips.
In a large serving bowl, or in individual bowls, arrange the mixed greens topped with black beans, corn, avocado and tomatoes.
Add the sliced grilled chicken, sprinkle with cilantro and drizzle with some of the reserved saladdressing. Serve the remaining odressing on the side.

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