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Southwest Chicken Salad

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 This southwest chicken salad is bright, colorful, and full of flavor. A creamy chicken salad made with diced chicken, black beans, corn, peppers, and onions, and smothered in a creamy southwest homemade dressing.




Southwest Chicken Salad ingredients in bowls sitting on a marble counter

Ingredients Needed

Chicken: You will use pre-cooked shredded or diced chicken for the base of this salad.

Beans: Black beans that are rinsed and drained compliment the flavors of the chicken and seasonings.

Corn: Fresh corn, roasted corn, or even canned corn works great for this recipe. Just drain the corn if you are using canned.

Pepper: A red bell pepper adds the perfect sweetness to compliment the savory in the dish.

Red Onion: Finely chop a red onion to add a nice kick of spice to this salad.

Cilantro: The cilantro is optional, but will add a nice pop of color and flavor to the salad if you choose.

Sour Cream: Full-fat sour cream is the base for the creamy dressing. It adds a nice tangy component to the sauce.

Lime: Fresh lime juice is best, it is going to really help bring out tons of flavors and a nice tangy kick.

Hot Sauce: If you like a little spice, add a few teaspoons of your favorite hot sauce. I used Frank’s hot sauce.

Spices: Chili powder, cumin, and salt are what I used for flavoring the dressing.

chopped ingredients for the Southwest Chicken Salad in a glass bowl sitting on the table
Southwest Chicken Salad ingredients tossed in a bowl that is slightly mixed up
ingredients for the Southwest Chicken Salad dressing in a white bowl on table
creamy sour cream dressing in a white bowl on table
Southwest Chicken Salad mixed up and sitting on the table in a glass bowl

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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