Can this be made in under 30 minutes?

Yes, the recipe is designed to be quick and efficient.

Does it work for meal prep?

Most versions store well for one to three days.

Can I customize the ingredients?

Yes, simple swaps can be made for convenience or dietary needs.

Southwest Chicken Salad

Ingredients

Grilled chicken
Black beans
Sweet corn
Romaine lettuce
Avocado
Cherry tomatoes
Chipotle-lime dressing

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Instructions

Grill the chicken and slice it into strips.
In a large bowl, combine the black beans, sweet corn, chopped romaine, diced avocado, and halved cherry tomatoes.
Add the grilled chicken strips on top of the salad.
Drizzle with chipotle-lime dressing and toss everything together.
Serve immediately or pack for meal prep.

Notes

Start with room temperature chicken for juiciness. Store roasted chicken can be used if short on time. Layer salad components for meal prep to avoid sogginess.

Author: Jordan Miles
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 400
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 75mg