Description
A quick and nutritious chicken salad packed with flavor, featuring juicy chicken and crisp veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded finely
- 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup corn (frozen or fresh)
- 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup light mayo
- 1/4 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp salsa
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 lime, juiced
Instructions
- Finely shred the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
- Finely dice the red bell pepper and onion, and chop the cilantro.
- Drain and rinse the black beans to remove any excess sodium.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the light mayo, Greek yogurt, taco seasoning, salsa, and lime juice. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in the shredded chicken, red bell pepper, onion, cilantro, corn, and black beans, ensuring everything is well incorporated.
- Toss the mixture together carefully to maintain the veggies’ integrity.
Notes
Chill before serving for better flavor integration. A dash of salt and pepper can elevate the taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg