High Protein Southwest Chicken Salad
This High-Protein Southwest Chicken Salad is nutrient-dense, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make. Inspired by bold Tex-Mex flavors, it's loaded with chicken, beans, fresh vegetables, and a creamy and zesty homemade dressing. Serve in tortillas, lettuce wraps, or alongside chips and crackers!
Ingredients
- 6 cups shredded cooked chicken (2-3 breasts)
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 (15-ounce) can corn (drained)
- 1 ½ cups chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ small red onion (chopped)
- 1 small jalapeno (finely chopped)
- ⅓ cup chopped cilantro
Dressing
- ¾ cup mayo (or Greek yogurt)
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon honey
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Combine all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, red onion, jalapeno, and cilantro.
- Pour the dressing over the ingredients and toss to combine. Serve cold in sandwiches, lettuce wraps, or with tortilla chips.