Quick Southwest Chicken Salad with Turkey Bacon and Avocado Goodness
A delicious and quick Southwest Chicken Salad with turkey bacon and avocado that brings a burst of flavor to your meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn, canned or frozen
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, turkey bacon, avocado, cherry tomatoes, corn, bell pepper, cilantro, and black beans.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
- Serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to meld the flavors.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time; just wait to add the avocado until serving to prevent browning.
- Feel free to customize the ingredients based on what you have on hand.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Quick Southwest Chicken Salad, Chicken Salad, Avocado Salad