Description
This Chipotle Lime Chicken Salad delivers smoky chipotle flavor, tangy lime brightness, and a mix of black beans, corn, bell pepper, avocado, and fresh cilantro. Shredded chicken absorbs the chipotle seasoning, while the creamy avocado balances the crisp vegetables for a satisfying texture. Perfect for quick lunches, meal-prep, or a light dinner, this high-protein salad is ready in minutes and offers a refreshing, nutritious option for busy days. Serve it chilled for extra zest and crunch.Enjoy
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn, fresh or frozen
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Shred the cooked chicken and place in a large bowl.
- Add black beans, corn, bell pepper, avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl whisk lime juice, olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss gently.
- Refrigerate 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch add toasted pumpkin seeds. Keep dressing separate if storing for more than a day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chipotle Lime Chicken Salad, chipotle chicken salad, lime chicken salad recipe, easy chicken salad, healthy chicken salad, quick lunch salad, Mexican chicken salad, protein packed salad, low carb chicken salad