Southwestern Chicken Salad with Turkey Bacon: A Fresh Twist
A delicious and healthy Southwestern Chicken Salad featuring turkey bacon, perfect for a refreshing meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low-Carb
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn, cooked
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, turkey bacon, black beans, corn, bell pepper, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lime juice before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Southwestern, Chicken Salad, Turkey Bacon, Healthy, Fresh