Description
Looking for the best high protein salad ideas This quick easy and healthy southwest chicken salad is perfect for meal prep lunches or light dinners Packed with protein fresh vegetables and a creamy dressing it is simple to prepare and very satisfying Great for busy weekdays family meals or fitness focused eating Save this easy high protein salad recipe when you need a reliable healthy option
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded
- 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 cup black beans drained
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/4 cup red onion diced
- 1 avocado diced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
- Add chopped lettuce chicken beans corn tomatoes onion avocado cheese and cilantro to a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl mix Greek yogurt lime juice salsa garlic powder salt and pepper until smooth.
- Pour dressing over salad and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Top with crushed tortilla chips just before serving for crunch.
Notes
- Add avocado just before serving.
- Store dressing separately.
- Adjust spice with extra salsa.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg