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    Home » Food Fun Friday » Southwest Chicken Salad Recipe

    Southwest Chicken Salad Recipe

    Published: Jul 23, 2015 · Modified: Feb 18, 2022 by Vicky

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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! 
    Foster Farms ReadySetChicken AD
    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.
    easy lunch idea ReadySetChicken AD
    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 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
    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: 3
    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.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 465mg | Potassium: 688mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5625IU | Vitamin C: 13.3mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1.9mg

     

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    1. matt taylor

      August 14, 2017 at 12:28 am

      wow this is awesome! Let me try this one

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