Creamy Southwest Chicken Salad – High Protein Meal Prep
A creamy, protein-packed Southwest chicken salad loaded with black beans, corn, crunchy veggies, and zesty lime dressing. Perfect for wraps, bowls, or scooping with chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup corn (frozen, canned, or fresh)
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
2–3 tbsp chopped cilantro
Juice of 1 lime
Dressing
1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or mayo or both)
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Combine chicken, black beans, corn, bell pepper, onion, and cilantro in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until smooth.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.
- Chill for 10–15 minutes or serve immediately.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for quick prep. Add avocado just before serving. Keeps 3–4 days in the fridge.