You can't go wrong with this Southwestern Chicken Salad. Throw together what ingredients you have, add what you can't live without and improvise the rest if necessary! This has been served in casual gatherings as well as larger affairs and every time is a hit. What I love most about this salad is each person has the opportunity to personalize it how they like. As a host, you don't have to worry about individuals likes or dislikes, they can put what they want on their meal and it will be perfect for them. Make the Instant Pot Shredded Chicken recipe base ingredient in the crock pot and this salad will come together quickly!
[one_third][/one_third][one_third][/one_third][one_third_last][/one_third_last]A refreshing meal with the shredded chicken served hot or cold is perfect for picnics, family reunions, work socials, or a family meal. No need for a formal sit down when you are rushing to music lessons, sport activities or whatever fills your time away from home. Easily served when you are ready for it. Shredded chicken can be left to cook in a crock-pot while you work or are away from the home. It easily shreds and can be stored for later use, or freeze to use at a later time. Serve with Watermelon Salsa for an added sweet taste.
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Southwestern Chicken Salad
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3 cups Shredded Chicken - See Base Ingredient Recipe
- 1 can black beans - rinsed and drained
- 1 can Corn - rinsed and drained
- 1 head Iceberg lettuce, Green Leaf, Romaine - washed
- 1-2 Tomato - Chopped
Garnish
- ½ cup Sour Cream
- ½ cup Salsa
- 1 cup Cheese
- ½ cup Guacamole - (optional)
- 1 bag Tortilla Chips
Dressing
- ½ cup Ranch Dressing
- ½ cup Italian Dressing
Instructions
Southwestern Chicken Salad
- Wash and pat dry lettuce. I prefer a combination of types of lettuce in my salad. Chop or hand tare lettuce and place in a bowl. Toss in chopped tomato, black beans, and corn.
- Place shredded chicken in a bowl to add to your salad personally. *You can leave chicken cold or warm it up.
Garnish
- Place cheese, salsa, sour cream, guacamole in small bowls and garnish your salad personally as desired.
- Add tortilla chips as desired
Dressing
- Mix ½ cup of Ranch Dressing with ½ cup of Italian Dressing. Serve with Salad.
Nutrition Disclaimer
All nutrition values are approximate and calculated by a plugin and are provided as a courtesy. Adding or subtracting ingredients will change the nutritional value.
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