Southwest Chicken Salad: A Refreshing Twist with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and healthy Southwest Chicken Salad featuring turkey bacon, perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: Southwestern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup corn, canned or frozen
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup red onion, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- 4 strips turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, corn, black beans, red bell pepper, red onion, avocado, and cilantro.
- Toss the ingredients until well mixed.
- Add the crumbled turkey bacon and shredded cheese, then gently fold them into the salad.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together your dressing ingredients.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
- Serve immediately or chill before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add some tortilla strips on top before serving.
- This salad can be customized with your favorite ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Southwest Chicken Salad, Turkey Bacon, Healthy Salad
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