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Colorful Zesty Southwest Chicken Salad Bowl with fresh vegetables, grilled chicken, and vibrant toppings served in a bowl.

Zesty Southwest Chicken Salad Bowl: Easy & Flavorful Recipe

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Discover how to make a vibrant and delicious Southwest chicken salad bowl. This easy chicken salad recipe is packed with zesty flavors and fresh ingredients for a perfect healthy meal.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Mixed greens or romaine lettuce
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken breasts with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked and golden brown. Let rest before slicing.
  2. Meanwhile, prepare the vegetables: dice red bell pepper, halve cherry tomatoes, slice avocado, thaw corn if frozen, and rinse black beans.
  3. Layer the greens in a large bowl. Top with sliced chicken, corn, black beans, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and avocado slices. Garnish with cilantro.
  4. For dressing, squeeze fresh lime over the salad, drizzle with olive oil, or mix lime juice, cumin, chili powder, and honey for a zesty dressing. Toss to combine.

Notes

  • Keep the salad ingredients separate if storing to maintain freshness. Add dressing just before serving.
  • Use cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation.
  • Adjust spice levels according to taste.
  • Author: Emma Bloomfield
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Southwestern
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 350 Kcal
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg