Southwest Chicken Salad: Easy Recipe with 20g Protein and Turkey Bacon
Enjoy a delicious and nutritious Southwest Chicken Salad packed with 20g of protein and the savory flavor of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salads
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn, canned or frozen
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, turkey bacon, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, avocado, and mixed greens.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For added crunch, you can include tortilla strips on top.
- This salad can be served as a main dish or a side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg