Description
A vibrant and flavorful Chipotle Lime Chicken Salad featuring shredded chicken, black beans, bell peppers, and a creamy chipotle lime dressing made with Greek yogurt. This salad is perfect for a quick, healthy meal packed with smoky, tangy, and fresh flavors.
Ingredients
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For the Dressing
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional or add more yogurt)
- Juice from 1 lime
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
For the Salad
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- ½ cup canned sweet corn, drained
- 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 orange bell pepper, finely diced
- ¼ cup romaine lettuce, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- ¼ cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: Add the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise (if using), lime juice, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, kosher salt, minced garlic, and chipotle chili powder to a food processor or high-speed blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring all ingredients are fully incorporated for a rich, smoky dressing.
- Combine the Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded cooked chicken, rinsed black beans, drained sweet corn, finely diced red and orange bell peppers, thinly sliced romaine lettuce, finely diced red onion, roughly chopped fresh cilantro, and freshly cracked black pepper. Gently toss the ingredients together to distribute them evenly.
- Toss with Dressing: Pour the freshly blended chipotle lime dressing over the salad mixture. Toss thoroughly until all components are evenly coated with the creamy dressing. Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt or black pepper if needed for balance.
- Serve: Serve the chipotle lime chicken salad immediately. Optionally, garnish with additional fresh cilantro. This salad pairs well with romaine lettuce leaves and tortilla chips for a satisfying and colorful meal.
Notes
- You can substitute mayonnaise with extra Greek yogurt to keep the dressing lighter and tangier.
- For a spicier kick, add an extra chipotle pepper or increase the chipotle chili powder.
- This salad is great served chilled or at room temperature, making it perfect for meal prep.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor; bottled lime juice may alter the taste.
- Adjust the amount of black beans and corn based on your preference for texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
