Southwest Chicken Salad

I love chicken salad! And, this recipe is so unique and it will soon be your favorite!

With only a few ingredients, a couple of minutes and lunch is ready!

What is in a Southwest Chicken Salad? (scroll down for the printable recipe card)

This recipe has only a couple simple ingredients that can be purchased at your local grocery store.

• 2 cans (12.5) chicken breasts
• 1 can corn (drained)
• 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 red bell pepper (diced)
• 3 green onions (chopped)
• cilantro
• 1 lime (juiced)
• 1 cup mayo
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp cumin

How do I make a Southwest Chicken Salad? (scroll down for the printable recipe card)

1. Take a large bowl and add the drained canned chicken.
2. With a fork break of the chicken.
3. Add a can of drained corn and drained, rinsed black beans.
4. Add chopped bell pepper, green onion and cilantro.
5. Add mayo, lime juice, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika and cumin.
6. Mix well
7. Chill and serve!

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