Description
A vibrant dish bursting with fresh ingredients like tender chicken, juicy corn, and zesty lime, making for a perfect summer salad.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken (approximately 1 pound)
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, corn, black beans, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro until evenly distributed.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, taco seasoning, and lime juice until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture in the large bowl and stir until well coated.
- Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately or chill until serving.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Consider making this salad ahead of time; it tastes even better after allowing the flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken salad, Southwest flavors, summer recipe, healthy salad, easy salad