Description
A refreshing and flavorful salad featuring grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup corn, canned or frozen
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, corn, black beans, red bell pepper, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing and lime juice.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg