How do you store southwest grilled chicken salad?

If you want to prep this southwest chicken salad ahead of time, store the dressing in the fridge separately from the rest of the ingredients, and toss just before serving. You can store the salad ingredients separately in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Is this southwestern salad recipe chicken healthier than McDonald’s southwest salad?

There’s nothing inherently unhealthy about McDonald’s southwest salad, that is until you get to the dressing. You’re much better off making this healthy recipes version of the salad yourself. Not only will it taste WAY better, but it’s much better for you AND so much cheaper!

Can you make the recipe for southwest chicken salad vegetarian?

You can, but you can’t call it southwest CHICKEN salad anymore. It would just be a southwest salad, and I have a great vegetarian Southwest Salad Recipe here .

Easy Southwest Chicken Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

Chicken Southwest Salad

Easy recipe for southwest salad with cilantro lime dressing vinaigrette. As-is it's vegetarian, or add chicken. Way better than Wendy's and McDonald's! :: DontWastetheCrumbs.com

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This southwest chicken salad is perfect for a quick and easy satisfying meal. Plenty of protein from chicken and beans, fresh veggies, and a zesty cilantro lime dressing topped with crunchy tortilla chips – way better than McDonalds southwest chicken salad!

Author: Tiffany
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 10-12 cups 1x
Category: Salad
Method: Toss
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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1 head romaine lettuce, shredded (about 6–8 cups)
2 cups shredded chicken
1 cup corn kernels
1 cup black beans
1 cup garbanzo beans
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 avocado, sliced or diced
½ cup queso fresco or shredded cheddar cheese
1 batch cilantro lime dressing (get the recipe here)

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Instructions

Prepare the salad dressing by combining 4 Tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp granulated garlic, 1 tsp honey, ½ tsp salt, 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, and 2 Tbsp cilantro leaves in a food processor or blender. Set aside.
Combine the chicken, corn, black beans, garbanzo beans, tomatoes, avocado, and cheese in a very large bowl (not a small bowl – you need extra room to toss).
Just before serving, drizzle the salad dressing over the salad and toss to mix well.

Notes

Serves 4-6 people. Makes 10-12 cups.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 370

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