Description
A vibrant and flavorful Southwest Chicken Salad featuring tender rotisserie chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy Southwest ranch dressing. This quick and easy no-cook recipe is perfect for a healthy lunch or light dinner with a zesty kick from jalapeños and taco seasoning.
Ingredients
Salad
- 4 cups small diced rotisserie chicken (skin and bones removed)
- 5 green onions (sliced thin)
- 2 jalapeños with seeds removed (diced small)
- 1 medium bell pepper (diced small)
- 1 cup canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
- ½ cup canned corn (drained and rinsed)
Southwest Ranch Dressing
- ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt (non-fat)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup salsa (medium or hot)
- ½ lime (juiced)
- 1 Tbsp taco seasoning (spicy prefer Siete taco seasoning)
- ½ Tbsp ranch seasoning powder (Hidden Valley recommended)
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Southwest Ranch Dressing: In a medium bowl or large measuring cup, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, salsa, lime juice, taco seasoning, and ranch seasoning powder. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well blended. Set aside to allow the flavors to meld.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the diced rotisserie chicken, sliced green onions, diced jalapeños, diced bell pepper, rinsed black beans, and drained corn. Gently mix to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- Add Dressing and Toss: Pour the prepared Southwest ranch dressing over the salad mixture. Toss everything together until all ingredients are well coated with the dressing. Taste and season with salt as needed. Adjust lime juice to your preference for brightness.
- Chill Before Serving: For optimal flavor, refrigerate the salad for at least one hour before serving. This resting time allows the flavors to meld beautifully. Stir gently before serving to reincorporate any dressing that may have settled at the bottom. Enjoy your refreshing Southwest Chicken Salad!
Notes
- For a spicier salad, keep some jalapeño seeds or use hotter salsa.
- Use rotisserie chicken without skin for a leaner option.
- This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Great served on a bed of greens or wrapped in a tortilla for a Southwest chicken wrap.
- Adjust ranch and taco seasoning powders depending on desired spice and flavor intensity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Southwestern, American
