Southwest Chicken Salad Recipe

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.

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.

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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! 

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings 3

Calories 401 kcal

Author Vicky

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

Instructions

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

Nutrition Facts

Southwest Chicken Salad Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 401 Calories from Fat 288

% Daily Value*

Fat 32g49%

Saturated Fat 4g25%

Cholesterol 13mg4%

Sodium 465mg20%

Potassium 688mg20%

Carbohydrates 26g9%

Fiber 9g38%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A 5625IU113%

Vitamin C 13.3mg16%

Calcium 53mg5%

Iron 1.9mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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