Discover a flavorful Southwestern chicken salad topped with creamy avocado dressing. Perfect for a healthy meal or light lunch. Enjoy fresh, vibrant ingredients! (153 chars)
Ingredients
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2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
1 cup corn, canned or frozen
1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 avocado, peeled and pitted
1 lime, juiced
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken: Cook the chicken breast by grilling, baking, or using a rotisserie chicken. Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Mix the Base Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, corn, black beans, red bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes. Toss gently to mix evenly.
Create the Avocado Dressing: In a blender, combine ripe avocado, lime juice, Greek yogurt, cumin, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth, adding water if needed.
Dress the Salad: Pour the avocado dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until well-coated.
Serve and Garnish: Serve the salad in bowls, garnished with fresh cilantro. You can refrigerate for an hour before serving for flavors to meld.
Notes
A vibrant and satisfying Southwestern Chicken Salad with Avocado Dressing that balances protein, healthy fats, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a delicious and healthy lunch.
