Course Main Course
Prep Time 20 mins
Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
Servings 5
Southwest Chicken Salad is a delicious cold chicken salad with a southwest flair. Made with shredded chicken, sour cream, southwest spices, lime juice, black beans, corn and more. A great southwestern chicken salad for a light lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
For the salad:
3 cups shredded or diced cooked chicken
1 14.5 oz can black beans rinsed and drained
1 cup corn fresh or canned
1 red bell pepper diced
⅓ cup diced red onion
¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
For the dressing:
½ cup sour cream
Juice of 1 large lime
1-2 teaspoons hot sauce used Franks
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until well combined.
Add dressing and remaining salad ingredients to a large mixing or serving bowl and toss well. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Chill covered for at least an hour before serving. When ready to serve, stir and enjoy
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