Description
High Protein Salads: A bold Southwest Chicken Salad that fuels your day with lean grilled chicken, black beans, corn, avocado, and tomatoes on crisp romaine. Gluten-free and protein-rich, each serving clocks in over 20g of protein while delivering healthy fats and fiber. Finished with a smoky chipotle-lime dressing, it’s ideal for meal prep, quick weeknights, or a vibrant summer lunch. Perfect for busy days, this salad stays fresh and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grilled chicken breast, sliced
- 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- ½ cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup sweet corn kernels
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp honey
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine romaine, black beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, and red onion.
- Top with sliced grilled chicken.
- In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lime juice, honey, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently.
- Serve immediately or portion into containers for meal prep.
Notes
- Gluten-free with naturally gluten-free dressing.
- Great for meal prep—keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Add crushed tortilla chips for extra crunch if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grill & Toss
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: Approx. 300 per serving
- Sugar: 6-7 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: High Protein Salads, Southwest Chicken Salad, gluten free lunch, protein packed salad, meal prep salad, chipotle lime dressing, chicken salad, high protein lunch