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Chicken Fajita Southwest Salad Recipe

This Chicken Fajita Southwest Salad is a flavorful summer salad recipe that's perfect for backyard barbecues and cookouts. It can be a dinner side dish or a weekday lunch.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 539kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup salsa
  • ½ cup light sour cream
  • 1 head romaine lettuce chopped
  • 15.25 ounce can sweet corn drained
  • 15 ounce can black bean rinsed and drained
  • 1 red pepper chopped
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 1 bunch green onions chopped
  • 2 Roma tomatoes diced
  • 1 bunch cilantro chopped
  • 1 cup shredded colby jack cheese
  • 1 cup tortilla strips
  • 2 cups cooked, sliced chicken

Instructions

  • Mix together the salsa and sour cream in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Place the rest of the ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Top with 1/2 of the dressing and toss.
  • Serve with remaining dressing on the side.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 | Calories: 539kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 726mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 9g
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