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Mexican Chicken Salad
A vibrant and flavorful Mexican Chicken Salad packed with fresh vegetables, beans, and a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Non-stick cooking spray
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp chili powder
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper, optional
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 0.5 cup finely chopped red onion
- 0.5 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 0.5 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
- 1 large jalapeño pepper, stemmed, seeded and chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) no salt added organic chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) no salt added organic great northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 7.5 oz canned whole kernel corn, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and diced
- 2 Tbsp lime zest
- 4 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp honey
Instructions
- Season the chicken with cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, black pepper, and cayenne. Cook until done, then shred.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, vegetables, beans, corn, and tomatoes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, honey, and spices to make the dressing.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Garnish with chopped cilantro and diced avocado.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for best flavor. Adjust spice levels to taste.