Southwest Chicken Salad Tasty and Easy Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
• 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
• 1 each red bell pepper, diced
• 1 each avocado, diced
• 0.5 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
• 0.5 cup cilantro, chopped
• 0.5 cup Greek yogurt (as a dressing base)
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• to taste Salt and pepper
• to taste Tortilla strips for garnish

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, cherry tomatoes, corn, red bell pepper, avocado, red onion, and romaine lettuce.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until smooth to create a creamy dressing.
3. Drizzle the dressing over the chicken salad mixture and gently toss until everything is well coated.
4. Stir in the chopped cilantro for an added fresh flavor.
5. Allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to let the flavors meld.
6. Serve the salad in individual bowls and top with crispy tortilla strips for added crunch.