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Southwest chicken salad

Recipe Information

Description:
Southwest chicken salad is a delicious Mexican recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 15 minutes of prep time and about 20 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 35 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 4 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 4
Preparation Time 15 Minutes
Cook Time 20 Minutes
Total Time 35 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Beans
Category Beans & Legumes
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Main Dish; Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Diet

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and poached

  • 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed

  • 1 large vine-ripened tomato

  • 1 cup frozen corn, thawed

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

  • 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or cider vinegar

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 cup scallions, chopped (3 scallions)

  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

  • Shred the chicken and combine with the black beans, tomato, and corn in a salad bowl.

  • Heat the oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, and sauté until just beginning to color, about 30 seconds. Add the oregano and cumin; stir until fragrant, about 10 seconds. Remove from the heat; add the vinegar and salt. Pour over the salad. Add the scallions and parsley; gently toss to combine.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 243 cal

  • Total fat: 6g

  • Saturated fat: 1g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 3g

  • Cholesterol: 47mg

  • Sodium: 402mg

  • Potassium: 602mg

  • Carbohydrate: 24g

  • Fiber: 6g

  • Sugar: 0g

  • Protein: 23g