Southwest Chicken Salad: Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon Delight
This Southwest Chicken Salad is a delightful mix of flavors, featuring turkey bacon and fresh vegetables, making it a perfect meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-carb
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 6 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn, cooked
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, turkey bacon, tomatoes, corn, avocado, red onion, cilantro, and lettuce.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Notes
- Feel free to add additional toppings such as cheese or jalapeños.
- This salad can be made ahead of time; just keep the dressing separate until serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Southwest Chicken Salad, salad recipe, turkey bacon, healthy salad