Southwest Chicken Salad with Lime Cilantro Dressing
Southwest chicken salad is a delightful and refreshing dish that combines the flavors of tender grilled chicken, crisp vegetables, and a zesty lime cilantro dressing.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels canned or fresh
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1 tomato diced
- Lettuce Romaine or mixed greens, for serving
Lime Cilantro Dressing
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup for a vegan option
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 garlic clove minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Make sure both sides are evenly coated.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C). Set aside and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing into thin strips.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the black beans, corn, diced red bell pepper, avocado slices, and diced tomato.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey or maple syrup, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to make the lime cilantro dressing.
- Add the sliced chicken to the salad bowl and drizzle the lime cilantro dressing over the ingredients.
- Gently toss everything together until all the ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
- Serve the Southwest chicken salad on a bed of lettuce.
- Enjoy your flavorful and refreshing Southwest Chicken Salad!