Smoky Southwest Chicken Salad
Enjoy a smoky and flavorful twist on the classic rotisserie chicken salad with this low carb recipe. Packed with a variety of fresh vegetables, tangy lime dressing, and a hint of heat, this salad is a satisfying and healthy choice.
ingredients
- 1 whole rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 jalapeno, sliced (optional, for extra heat)Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
steps
- 1.
In a large bowl, combine shredded rotisserie chicken, cherry tomatoes, red onion, avocado, black olives, and cilantro.
- 2.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- 3.
Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture and toss to combine.
- 4.
Divide the mixed salad greens onto serving plates.
- 5.
Top each plate with an equal amount of the chicken and vegetable mixture.
- 6.
Garnish with sliced jalapenos, if desired.
- 7.
Serve immediately and enjoy this delicious smoky southwest chicken salad!
