Southwest Chicken Salad

Southwest Chicken Salad is a delicious cold chicken salad with a southwest flair. Made with shredded chicken, sour cream, southwest spices, lime juice, black beans, corn and more. A great southwestern chicken salad for a light lunch or dinner.

INGREDIENTS  

FOR THE SALAD:

• 3 cups shredded or diced cooked chicken
• 1 14.5 oz can black beans rinsed and drained
• 1 cup corn fresh or canned
• 1 red bell pepper diced
• ⅓ cup diced red onion
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped

FOR THE DRESSING:

• ½ cup sour cream
• Juice of 1 large lime
• 1-2 teaspoons hot sauce used Franks
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

INSTRUCTIONS

• In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until well combined.
• Add dressing and remaining salad ingredients to a large mixing or serving bowl and toss well. Adjust seasoning to taste.
• Chill covered for at least an hour before serving. When ready to serve, stir and enjoy!

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