Description
A vibrant and colorful salad featuring shredded chicken, fresh vegetables, and a zesty lime dressing, celebrating the bold flavors of Tex-Mex cuisine.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, drained
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients for ease of preparation.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, diced red bell pepper, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, and chopped cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes or serve immediately.
Notes
For a creamier salad, consider blending the avocado into the dressing instead of dicing. Marinate chicken with lime juice and cumin for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex