Description
Spice up your meal with this vibrant Spicy Southwest Chicken Salad! Featuring juicy grilled chicken, zesty lime, and a colorful mix of fresh ingredients, this salad is more than just a side dish—it’s a flavor fiesta on your plate. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners, it’s easy to customize and sure to impress your guests. Get ready to transform how you think about salads!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1–2 fresh jalapeños, sliced (optional)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 6 cups mixed greens or romaine lettuce
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine lime juice, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Grill the Chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Let it rest before slicing.
- 3. Prepare the Salad Base: Wash and dry mixed greens; place in a large serving bowl.
- 4. Add Colorful Ingredients: Toss black beans, corn, red onion, jalapeños (if using), and cilantro into the greens.
- 5. Slice Chicken on Top: Once cooled slightly, slice grilled chicken and add it atop the salad.
- 6. Dress It Up: Drizzle with olive oil and additional lime juice; toss gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg