Name: Southwestern Chopped Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (≈12 oz / 340 g total); 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp ground cumin; ½ tsp chili powder; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup canned corn kernels, drained (or fresh/frozen); 1 medium bell pepper, diced (red or orange for vibrant color); ½ small red onion, finely chopped; 1 ripe avocado, diced; ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro; 4 cups chopped romaine or mixed salad greens; Optional: halved cherry tomatoes for extra color; 3 Tbsp olive oil; Juice of 1 lime (≈2 Tbsp); 1 Tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped; ½ tsp honey or agave syrup; ¼ tsp ground cumin; Salt and pepper, to taste

Ingredients

2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (≈12 oz / 340 g total)

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 tsp ground cumin

½ tsp chili powder

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed

1 cup canned corn kernels, drained (or fresh/frozen)

1 medium bell pepper, diced (red or orange for vibrant color)

½ small red onion, finely chopped

1 ripe avocado, diced

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

4 cups chopped romaine or mixed salad greens

Optional: halved cherry tomatoes for extra color

For the dressing:

3 Tbsp olive oil

Juice of 1 lime (≈2 Tbsp)

1 Tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped

½ tsp honey or agave syrup

¼ tsp ground cumin

Salt and pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Season chicken breasts with olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Grill or pan‑sear over medium heat until cooked through (about 5–7 minutes per side, internal temperature 165 °F / 74 °C). Let chicken rest then dice.

In a large bowl, combine black beans, corn, bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, avocado, and chopped greens. Add cherry tomatoes if using.

Whisk together dressing ingredients—olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, honey, cumin, salt, and pepper—until smooth.

Add diced chicken to the salad bowl. Pour dressing over top and gently toss to combine all ingredients.

Serve immediately, or chill for 10–15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

In a large bowl, combine black beans, corn, bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, avocado, and chopped greens. Add cherry tomatoes if using.

Whisk together dressing ingredients—olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, honey, cumin, salt, and pepper—until smooth.

Add diced chicken to the salad bowl. Pour dressing over top and gently toss to combine all ingredients.

Serve immediately, or chill for 10–15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Author: Jessica
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Salad