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Easy Southwestern Chicken Salad Recipe

Published: Jul 25, 2018 · Modified: Jun 22, 2022 by Raquel · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

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This Easy Southwestern Chicken Salad Recipe is perfect for summer evenings and so easy to make! This is also great as a meal planning lunch idea. It goes nicely with this salsa. 

Southwest Chicken Salad is a flavorful lunch or dinner idea with a kick! Easy to make and filled with fresh vegetables.
>Easy Southwestern Chicken Salad Recipe

Hello Friends! Are you enjoying lots of summer activities this week? This last weekend we had an opportunity to see many friends and family members which is always a wonderful way to spend summer days. Our kitchen facelift (not really a remodel) is almost done and that meant easy preparation meals were a must.

This quick Southwestern Chicken salad recipe is easy to put together in just minutes, if you have the chicken already prepared. It is a great recipe to save some time with a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store.

It goes great on its own or with tortilla chips or soup for a heartier meal.

This salad recipe also makes for a wonderful packable lunch idea.

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The secret to this salad is in the sauce. It's made with yogurt so it is on the lighter side.

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Ingredients for Southwest Chicken Salad

Cooked Chicken - You can cook your own or use Rotisserie chicken.

Lettuce - Romaine works nicely with this salad.

Tomatoes - I used cherry tomatoes

Onion - I like to use purple onion, but you can use any variety.

Corn - You can use fresh corn or canned

Taco Seasoning - You can use store-bought or make your own Homemade Taco Seasoning.

Cilantro - This adds a nice flavor.

Easy Southwest Chicken Salad Recipe

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This salad is even made easier with these simple shortcuts:

  • Use a rotisserie chicken
  • Use a bagged romaine salad blend
  • Pre-chop the vegetables in the morning or evening before so it is quick to put together.
  • Prepare the salad dressing the evening before.

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  • Easy Mediterranean Salad -  An easy Mediterranean Salad made with peppers, cabbage, cherry tomatoes, and Feta cheese. Perfect as a main entree or side dish.
  • Simple Caprese Salad - A easy and light salad recipe that is as beautiful as it is delicious.

Easy Southwestern Chicken Salad Recipe

Easy Southwest Chicken Salad Recipe

Easy Southwestern Chicken Salad Recipe

Raquel Pineira
Easy Southwestern Chicken Salad Recipe made with fresh vegetables and a mild spicy dressing. Perfect for light dinners or lunch!
5 from 12 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 226 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head Romaine lettuce washed
  • ½ bell pepper chopped
  • 1 small bunch cilantro chopped (about ¼ cup chopped)
  • ¼ cup chopped red onion
  • 1 15 oz can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup Mexicorn or sweet corn drained
  • ⅓ cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 package taco seasoning
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, shred Romaine lettuce.
  • Add bell pepper, cilantro, onion, black beans, corn and tomatoes.
  • Set aside.
  • In a bowl or large food bag, combine chicken and taco seasoning.
  • Mix until well-coated.
  • Prepare dressing (recipe below).
  • Serve salad, topped with chicken and dressing.

Nutrition

Calories: 226kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 490mgPotassium: 568mgFiber: 8gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 560IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Southwestern Salad Dressing

½ cup Plain Greek Yogurt

½ cup salsa

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon water

Mix together in a bowl or jar and chill for a few minutes, if possible before serving.

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  1. Tamara

    July 27, 2018 at 11:00 am

    5 stars
    We have a local restaurant with a southwestern chicken salad but it's so full of things I don't like and unhealthy ingredients. Homemade is best. Yours looks summer fresh!

    Reply
    • Raquel

      July 29, 2018 at 8:16 am

      Thanks so much Tamara!

      Reply
  2. Jessica

    May 17, 2021 at 8:59 am

    5 stars
    I'm always on the hunt for new salad recipes when the weather is warm. This chicken salad looks amazing and I can't wait to try it soon!

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