Southwest Chicken Salad – Jessica Gavin [Video]

Southwest chicken salad made with a creamy cilantro lime dressing and topped with a flavorful mix of corn, zucchini, pinto beans, and juicy tomatoes. A hearty entree salad perfect for lunch or dinner.

This Southwest chicken salad recipe combines the exciting flavors of Native American, Spanish, and Mexican cuisine. Crisp romaine lettuce complements the tangy cilantro-lime dressing well, and you can make the dressing as mild or spicy as you like. Like my chicken taco salad, I add juicy slices of lean protein to each serving.

The salad is topped with a traditional mix of corn, beans, and squash. Plus, a variety of colorful ingredients for a healthy and hearty lunch or dinner entree. You can make the dressing and chicken in advance for a quick meal prep option, then assemble!

Step 2: Cook the Chicken

The quickest option is to cook chicken on the stoveover medium heat with olive oil using a grill pan, nonstick, stainless steel pan, …