July 31, 2021
Southwest Chicken Salad
This is a fast and easy no-cook dish that makes a fun southwestern variation on traditional chicken salad. Serve on a bed of lettuce with dressing, if desired. A few pepitas, pickled jalapeños, or black olives make excellent additions.
Servings: 4
Calories: 520kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breast boneless and skinless, pre-cooked and chopped into bite size pieces
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or non-fat Greek yogurt for lower fat
- 1/2 cup sour cream or more mayonnaise for dairy-free
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder omit for nightshade-free
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander ground
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika omit for nightshade-free
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper fresh ground
- 1-2 tablespoons monk fruit powdered, optional
- 4 tablespoons cilantro minced
- 1/4 red onion minced
- 2 green onions sliced thin
- 1/2 red bell pepper diced, or 1/2 cup jarred roasted bell pepper, omit for nightshade-free
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients a bowl and toss until evenly combined. Adjust seasoning as desired.
Notes
You can also bake the chicken breast in a pre-heated 450ºF oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature is 165ºF. Let cool to room temperature before chopping for the salad.
Nutrition made with 1/2 cup non-fat Greek yogurt and 1/2 cup sour cream: Calories: 345 cal, Carbs: 5g, Fiber: 1g, Fat: 12g, Protein: 52g
Nutrition Facts
Southwest Chicken Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
520
% Daily Value*
Fat
33
g
51
%
Saturated Fat
8
g
50
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
14
g
Monounsaturated Fat
8
g
Cholesterol
172
mg
57
%
Sodium
762
mg
33
%
Potassium
974
mg
28
%
Carbohydrates
4
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
50
g
100
%
Vitamin A
963
IU
19
%
Vitamin C
24
mg
29
%
Calcium
63
mg
6
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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