Name: Southwest Chicken Salad Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 4 cups of romaine/iceberg mix; 6 oz Foster Farms® Refrigerated Grilled Chicken Breast Strips; 1/2 cup black beans (drained and rinsed); 1/2 cup corn (drained); 1 avocado (sliced); 1/3 cup red onion (chopped); 1/2 cup southwestern dressing or ranch dressing; 1/2 cup tortilla strips (optional)

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As a busy work at home mom, I don't have the time to make an elaborate lunch for myself. Sometimes this results in me grabbing some fast food or other equally less healthy options. But in less time than it takes to do that, I can make this flavorful Southwest Chicken Salad Recipe thanks to the ready-to-eat Foster Farms® Refrigerated Grilled Chicken Breast Strips. These strips are low-fat and high-protein so they make the perfect addition to salads, wraps, fajitas, stir fries and pasta dishes. Thanks to Foster Farms® for sponsoring this Southwest Chicken Salad post.

This Southwest Chicken Salad Recipe is my favorite to make when I am short on time but still want something delicious and filling. Easy lunch idea! ReadySetChicken AD

You can find Foster Farms® Refrigerated Grilled Chicken Breast Strips at Walmart in select Western states (CA, OR, WA, AZ and NV). They come in a re-sealable package, which is just so convenient. The strips have no added steroids and hormones.

Foster Farms Grilled Chicken Strips ReadySetChicken AD

If you love chicken, but don't love the defrosting and cooking, or simply don't have the time to do so, then you must try Foster Farms® Refrigerated Grilled Chicken Breast Strips. You can enjoy grilled chicken whenever you want with little or no prep! The juicy, tender strips are ready to serve and eat!

This salad could not be easier to put together. You just gather the ingredients and combine them in a large bowl. I love using a large white bowl.

Easy chicken salad recipe ReadySetChicken AD

I used a mix of romaine and iceberg lettuce for this salad for some variety, but you can use whatever you have on hand.

Loving this Southwestern Chicken Salad Recipe! ReadySetChicken AD

Tortilla strips make a crunchy addition to the salad and also add some festive color.

I found a zesty chipotle dressing that added a bit of kick to my Southwest Chicken Salad, but ranch dressing would be yummy as well. This has become my go-to salad and when you see how easy it is to prepare, it might become yours as well!

This post is sponsored by Foster Farms®, the opinions expressed are my own.

Southwest Chicken Salad Recipe

This Southwest Chicken Salad Recipe is my favorite to make when I am short on time but still want something delicious and filling. Easy lunch idea!

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Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: southwest chicken salad recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings:

Calories: 401kcal

Author: Vicky

Ingredients

4 cups of romaine/iceberg mix
6 oz Foster Farms® Refrigerated Grilled Chicken Breast Strips
½ cup black beans drained and rinsed
½ cup corn drained
1 avocado sliced
⅓ cup red onion chopped
½ cup southwestern dressing or ranch dressing
½ cup tortilla strips optional

Instructions

Mix romaine and iceberg lettuce in a large bowl.
Drain and rinse black beans and drain corn. Add to salad.
Peel and slice avocado and add to salad.
Add chopped red onion to salad.
Add Foster Farms® Refrigerated Grilled Chicken Breast Strips.
Add dressing to salad and toss.
If desired, add tortilla strips.

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