Get ready for a party on your plate with this vibrant and nutritious Southwest Chicken Salad made with homemade taco seasoning and healthy ingredients.
1cupcooked black beans, rinsed and drained if using canned
1cuporganic frozen corn, thawed
4celery ribs, sliced
4green onions, sliced
1bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
2tspshomemade taco seasoning, recipe above
1ripe avocado, diced
juice of 1 fresh lime
Dressing:
1/2cuphomemade mayonnaise
1/2cupplain Greek yogurt
1fresh garlic clove, minced
2tspsapple cider vinegar
sea salt and ground pepper, to taste
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Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk all of your dressing ingredients until well combined. Set aside.
In a large salad serving bowl, add the romaine, chicken, pepper, beans, corn, celery, onions, and cilantro.
Drizzle with your dressing and gently toss to combine well. Sprinkle with taco seasoning to your taste and stir gently to combine.
Add your diced avocado and squeeze the fresh lime juice over the avocado.
Divide among your plates and enjoy!
Stays good in the refrigerator for up to 3 days if sealed tightly and there's plenty of lime juice on your avocado to keep it green. If you're using this recipe for meal prep, consider adding the avocado immediately before serving.