Description
A fresh and filling chicken salad with bold flavors and a creamy no mayo dressing, perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (canned, frozen, or grilled)
- 1 bell pepper, any color
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
- 4 cups romaine or mixed greens
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 1 avocado, sliced (added just before serving)
- Tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips for topping
- For the dressing: 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, honey, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Add the chicken, black beans, corn, bell pepper, red onion, and tomatoes to a large mixing bowl.
- Pour in some of the dressing and toss to coat. Add more dressing as needed.
- Fold in chopped cilantro, if using.
- Serve over romaine or mixed greens, and top with avocado and tortilla strips just before eating.
Notes
Store chicken mixture and dressing separately for meal prep to keep greens fresh and crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican