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Healthy Southwest Chicken Salad with Chipotle Yogurt Sauce

This Healthy Southwest Salad is filled with nutritious ingredients like peppers, tomatoes, corn, and black beans, topped with grilled chicken tenders for a punch of protein. The salad is finished off with a drizzle of homemade greek yogurt chipotle sauce that is so creamy and full of flavor.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American, Mexican, southern, tex mex
Servings: 6
Calories: 498kcal

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Knife
  • cutting boardq
  • glass beaker
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Meat Thermometer
  • Tongs

Ingredients

For the salad:

  • 5 oz spring mix one small container
  • 2 lbs chicken tenders raw
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 2 tbsp chile lime seasoning
  • 1 can black beans
  • 10 oz frozen corn 1 package
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • ½ cup crumbled tortilla chips
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro

For the Greek Yogurt Chipotle Sauce:

  • 1 ½ cups plain greek yogurt
  • cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup finely diced cilantro
  • 3 tbsp chipotle adobo sauce from the can
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 lime juiced

Instructions

  • Prepare the chicken first since it will take the longest. Heat a skillet to medium heat and coat with cooking spray or 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  • Season the chicken with Chile Lime Seasoning and add the juice of one lime to the pan while it cooks. Cover the skillet with a lid to speed up the cooking process. Chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • While the chicken is cooking, wash and dice the veggies. Rinse and drain the beans. Cook the frozen corn. Dice the tomatoes, red onion, and bell peppers.
  • Then, prepare the dressing. In a glass measuring beaker or small mixing bowl, combine all Greek Yogurt Chipotle Sauce ingredients. Whisk together until smooth.
  • Once everything is prepared and done, assemble the salad. Start with the spring mix and build everything on top of that: beans, corns, peppers, red onion, tomatoes, and crushed chips. Slice the chicken into strips (if not already small enough) and add that on top.
  • Drizzle your Healthy Southwest Salad in the Greek Yogurt Chipotle Sauce, toss and enjoy!

Notes

 You can grill, bake, or pan fry it. I cooked the chicken on a skillet. Regardless of cooking method, your chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
If you like your dressing thinner, add more olive oil and a splash of vinegar. If you like it thicker, add more yogurt or mayo. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 498kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 64g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 1340mg | Potassium: 362mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g