Description
A vibrant and flavorful salad packed with juicy chicken, colorful veggies, and a zesty dressing, perfect for a quick, healthy meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cooked corn kernels
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Mix chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Rub on chicken.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet. Sear chicken 2-3 minutes per side. Bake for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let rest 5-10 minutes, then slice or shred.
- Combine mixed greens, corn, black beans, red bell pepper, red onion, avocado, cilantro, and cherry tomatoes in a large bowl.
- Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken to salad. Pour dressing over salad and toss. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Spice Level: Adjust chili powder to your preference.
- Make Ahead: Prepare components separately and assemble before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 450 cal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: spicy southwest chicken salad, chicken salad, healthy salad, southwest recipe, easy salad recipe
