Chipotle Lime Chicken Salad: A Juicy Twist on a Classic Dish
Enjoy a refreshing and flavorful Chipotle Lime Chicken Salad that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn, canned or fresh
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 avocados, diced
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chipotle sauce
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, tomatoes, corn, black beans, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, chipotle sauce, and cumin.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Add diced avocados last to avoid mashing them.
- Season with salt to taste and serve immediately.
Notes
- This salad is best served fresh but can be stored for up to 2 days in the refrigerator.
- Adjust the spiciness by varying the amount of chipotle sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg