Southwestern Chicken Salad: Easy Twist with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and easy twist on the traditional chicken salad, featuring turkey bacon and a medley of southwestern flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: Southwestern
- Diet: Low-carb
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup corn, canned or grilled
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, turkey bacon, corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing, lime juice, and chili powder.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well to combine.
- Serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add avocado for extra creaminess.
- This salad can easily be customized with your favorite ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Southwestern Chicken Salad, Chicken Salad, Turkey Bacon Salad