Southwest Chicken Salad Bowl

• servings: 1

Ingredients

Southwest Chicken Salad (1 Serving)

Ingredients

1 (5 oz) can chicken breast in water, drained (about 4 oz drained)

2 tbsp plain nonfat Greek yogurt

1 tbsp light mayonnaise

2 tsp lime juice

¼ tsp chili powder

¼ tsp cumin

Pinch garlic powder

Pinch smoked paprika

Salt and black pepper, to taste

2 tbsp corn (fresh, canned, or thawed frozen)

2 tbsp black beans, rinsed and drained

2 tbsp diced red bell pepper

2 tbsp diced red onion

1 tbsp chopped green onions

1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

1 tsp diced pickled jalapeño (optional)

Directions

Instructions

Drain the chicken well and break it apart with a fork.

In a bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, light mayo, lime juice, and seasonings.

Fold in the chicken, corn, black beans, peppers, onion, and cilantro.

Taste and adjust seasoning with more lime, salt, or chili powder if desired.

Chill for 15–30 minutes if you have time—the flavors improve.

Notes

Approximate Macros

Calories: ~280

Protein: ~36 g

Carbohydrates: ~10 g

Fat: ~8 g

Ways to Serve

Over a bed of romaine or spring mix.

Stuffed into a whole-wheat pita.

Wrapped in a high-protein tortilla.

With cucumber slices, bell pepper strips, or whole-grain crackers.

Scooped into halved mini sweet peppers or lettuce cups for a low-carb option.