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Southwestern Chicken Salad

A vibrant and zesty salad featuring tender chicken, black beans, corn, and colorful veggies, perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces Chicken breast Cooked and diced
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt For creaminess
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Mexican-inspired spice
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder Mexican-inspired spice
  • 1 cup Black beans Canned and rinsed
  • 1 cup Fire-roasted corn Canned or frozen
  • 1 piece Bell pepper Diced
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Lime juice Freshly squeezed

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the chicken breast until fully cooked, then let it cool and chop it into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, Greek yogurt, spices, black beans, corn, and bell pepper.
  3. Mix well and season with salt, pepper, and lime juice to taste.
  4. Serve immediately or store in the fridge for meal prep.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Freezing is possible but may affect texture. For added crunch, consider tossing in some tortilla chips just before serving.