Spicy Southwest Chicken Salad

Name: Spicy Southwest Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 medium chicken breasts; 2 red bell pepper, chopped; 6-8 cups spinach, chopped; 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped; 2 cups grape tomatoes, sliced; 1 cup black beans; 1 cup corn; 1 cup shredded cheese; 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds; 3/4 cup greek yogurt; 1/4 cup water; 1 medium lime; 2 teaspoons ancho chili powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1 teaspoon cilantro

8 steps

Prep:15minCook:15min

Updated at: Thu, 30 Jan 2025 18:46:28 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories327.8 kcal (16%)

Total Fat14 g (20%)

Carbs21.3 g (8%)

Sugars4.4 g (5%)

Protein30.5 g (61%)

Sodium309.5 mg (15%)

Fiber5.7 g (20%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Marinade the chicken with whatever marinade is your favorite (we like the flank steak marinade).

Step 2

Place the chicken in an airtight container or freezer bag with the marinade. Let it sit for 30 minutes to couple hours

Step 3

Grill the chicken to your liking

Step 4

Chop all vegetables (bell pepper, tomato, lettuce, spinach) and add to a bowl

Step 5

Add the black beans, corn, shredded cheese, and pumpkin seeds to the bowl

Step 6

Chop up the chicken and add it to the bowl as well

Step 7

In a separate bowl, mix greek yogurt, water, lime juice, chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and cilantro. Mix well.

Step 8

Combine your salad and salad dressing and mix well.