340 CaloriesSalads
Southwest Chicken Salad
A hearty salad topped with sliced grilled chicken, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, and a quick yogurt-salsa dressing.
4.8
20 min
32g Protein
Ingredients
2 servings- 6 ozChicken breast, grilled and sliced
- 2 cupsRomaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/3 cupCanned black beans, rinsed
- 1/3 cupCorn kernels
- 1/2 cupCherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbspFresh salsa
- 1 tbspPlain nonfat Greek yogurt
Instructions
1
Step 1
Arrange the chopped romaine lettuce at the base of two salad bowls.
2
Step 2
Top with the sliced grilled chicken, black beans, corn, and cherry tomatoes.
3
Step 3
In a small dish, mix the fresh salsa and Greek yogurt until smooth. This creates a creamy, low-calorie Southwest dressing.
4
Step 4
Drizzle dressing over the salads and toss before eating.
Chef's Tips & Notes
Pro Tips
- •Greek yogurt mixed with salsa makes a creamy dressing for a fraction of the calories of ranch.
- •Sprinkle a tablespoon of tortilla strips for crunch.
- •Add a squeeze of lime juice for freshness.
Storage
Store chicken and salad veggies separate from the dressing in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Freezing
Not suitable for freezing.
Meal Prep
A very fast lunch option. Grill chicken and rinse beans ahead of time.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (2 servings total)
340
Calories
Protein32g
Carbs28g
Fat10g
Fiber6g
