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Easy High Protein Southwest Chicken Salad for Meal Prep

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Make this bold, zesty Southwest Chicken Salad. It is packed with lean protein, gluten-free, and ready in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for healthy lunches or quick dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
  • 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen or canned corn, drained
  • 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 avocado, diced
  • For the Chipotle-Lime Dressing:
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (for high protein)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Combine the main salad ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, romaine lettuce, and cherry tomatoes.
  3. Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
  4. Add avocado: Gently fold in the diced avocado just before serving to prevent it from becoming mushy.
  5. Serve immediately or store for meal prep.

Notes

  • For best meal prep results, store the dressing separately and add it just before eating.
  • This recipe provides about 20 grams of protein per serving.
  • You can substitute grilled salmon or chickpeas for chicken to make this a vegan high protein salad variation.

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