Zesty Southwest Chicken Salad Bowl
A vibrant salad featuring grilled chicken and fresh vegetables, topped with a zesty lime dressing for a nutritious meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 grilled chicken breasts
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup sweet corn
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 avocado, diced
- Juice of 2 limes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: cilantro, tortilla chips, cheese
Instructions
- Grill the chicken breasts until thoroughly cooked.
- Let the chicken rest before slicing.
- Combine chopped romaine, sweet corn, black beans, and diced avocado in a large bowl.
- Add the sliced grilled chicken to the salad mixture.
- Drizzle lime juice over the salad and toss well.
- Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days. For freezing, omit avocado and lime juice before storing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 65mg