January 4, 2024
Southwest Chicken Salad
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapeno slices, chopped
- 1/4 cup coleslaw salad dressing
- 1 tablespoon juice from pickled jalapeno slices
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- 1/4 cup frozen corn
- 3 cups chopped romaine
- 1/4 cup chopped capsicum
- 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup tortilla strips
Method
- Place first 5 ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Refrigerate until serving.
- Place chicken on oiled grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing. Meanwhile, prepare corn according to package directions.
- Divide romaine between 2 salad bowls. Arrange chicken over romaine; top with corn, red capsicum, tomatoes and beans. Sprinkle with cheese and tortilla strips. Shake dressing again; drizzle over salads. Serve immediately.

Prep: 10 mins • Cook: 15 mins • Serves 2
1 serving: 557 calories, 26g fat (8g saturated fat), 132mg cholesterol, 826mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 45g protein.