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High Protein Cowboy Caviar Chicken Salad

High Protein Cowboy Caviar Chicken Salad: 22g Protein Bliss

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A high-protein, flavorful salad combining shredded chicken with fresh veggies, beans, and a zesty lime-honey dressing.

  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 container Trader Joe’s Salsa Verde Pulled Chicken Breast (or 3 cups shredded chicken + 1 can green chilis or ½ jar salsa verde)
  • 3 bell peppers (any color)
  • 1 ½ cups corn (frozen fire roasted recommended)
  • 1 cup black beans (rinsed and drained)
  • ½ red onion (finely chopped)
  • ½ large English cucumber
  • ½ avocado (diced)
  • ½ jalapeño (optional)
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Chop bell peppers, cucumber, red onion, avocado, and jalapeño (if using) into small pieces.
  2. In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and chopped veggies.
  3. Add lime juice, honey, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Toss gently until fully mixed.
  5. Serve fresh or with tortilla chips.

Notes

  • Use frozen fire-roasted corn for extra flavor.
  • Adjust jalapeño to control spiciness.
  • Best eaten fresh but can refrigerate for up to 2 days.
  • Author: Livia Reed
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 mins
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Southwestern
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg