Description
A zesty, protein-packed take on classic chicken salad, layered with Southwestern flair. Tender shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and crisp veggies come together with a tangy chili-lime yogurt dressing for a refreshing, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
1 – 1.5 lbs. chicken tenderloins, cooked and shredded
¾ cup black beans, rinsed, drained, and dried
¾ cup red bell pepper, diced small
¾ cup chickpeas, rinsed, drained, and dried
¾ cup whole kernel corn, rinsed, drained, and dried
¾ cup cucumber, cored and diced small
â…“ cup shallots, finely diced
¼ cup jalapeño, finely diced (seeds and veins removed for less heat)
¼ cup cilantro, chopped small
¼ – ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Kosher salt, to taste
Cracked black pepper, to taste
½ cup 0% Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons mild canned diced green chilis (with juice)
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
Cook and shred chicken tenderloins
In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, black beans, red bell pepper, chickpeas, corn, cucumber, shallots, jalapeño, and cilantro
In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise (if using), lime juice, green chilis, cumin, chili powder, and salt
Fold dressing into salad mixture until fully combined
Stir in shredded cheddar cheese
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper
Notes
For meal prep, store in airtight containers for up to 3 days
Omit cheese for a vegan version
Serve in romaine lettuce cups, whole grain tortillas, or over quinoa for added heartiness
Adjust jalapeño quantity to control spice level
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Chopping & Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
