Southwest Chicken Salad: Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon Twist
A delicious Southwest Chicken Salad with a twist of turkey bacon for added flavor and crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn, canned or fresh
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, turkey bacon, tomatoes, corn, black beans, avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, and salt.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added crunch, serve with tortilla chips.
- Customize with your choice of vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Southwest Chicken Salad, easy salad recipe, turkey bacon salad