SouthWest Chicken Salad
A bright, flavorful chicken salad with southwestern vibes. Leftover or rotisserie chicken, black beans, sweet corn, peppers, jalapeños, cilantro and cheese tossed with a light, citrusy greek yogurt dressing that you will love!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 cups of chicken, cooked and diced
- 1/2 cup of black beans, rinsed
- 1/2 cup of sweet corn, rinsed
- 1/2 cup of sweet bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup of sharp cheddar, shredded
- 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons of jalapeño, seeds removed and finely diced
- 1/2 cup of plain greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon of oilve oil
- 1 tablespoon of lime juice
- 1 teaspoon of honey
- 1 teaspoon of your favorite taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon of your favorite hot sauce
- salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Combine 1/2 cup of plain Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, 1 teaspoon of honey, 1 teaspoon of your favorite taco seasoning and 1 teaspoon of your favorite hot sauce in a large bowl
- Season to taste with salt and black pepper
- Add the remaining ingredients and mix until everything is evenly distributed
- Enjoy with chips or over greens
- Chill leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days