Southwest Chicken Salad: Easy, Flavorful Twist with Turkey Bacon
A refreshing and healthy Southwest Chicken Salad with a twist of turkey bacon that’s packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-carb
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn, canned or frozen
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese, cheddar or Mexican blend
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine the cooked chicken, turkey bacon, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, romaine lettuce, avocado, cheese, red onion, and cilantro.
- Toss the ingredients together until well mixed.
- Serve with your favorite dressing on top.
Notes
- This salad can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Add dressing just before serving to prevent wilting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg