Leftover Chicken Santa Fe Salad

Transform your leftovers into a vibrant and satisfying meal with this Leftover Chicken Santa Fe Salad! Packed with protein-rich shredded chicken, hearty black beans, and sweet pops of corn, this no-cook recipe is a quick and healthy way to enjoy a Tex-Mex-inspired dish. Crisp romaine lettuce serves as the base, while juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and crunchy red bell pepper add layers of texture and flavor to every bite. Tied together with a zesty homemade lime-cumin dressing, this salad is finished with the optional crunch of crushed tortilla chips for a fun twist. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you need a refreshing way to use up cooked chicken, this vibrant salad is ready in just 20 minutes and serves four. Ideal keywords: leftover chicken salad, Santa Fe salad recipe, Tex-Mex salad, quick healthy salad recipe, lime dressing salad.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked chicken (shredded or chopped)
• 6 cups Romaine lettuce (chopped)
• 1 cup Black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup Corn (canned, drained, or fresh)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 Red bell pepper (diced)
• 1 Avocado (diced)
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 1 cup Tortilla chips (crushed, optional)
• 1 Lime (juiced)
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, and shredded or chopped chicken.

Step 3

Add the diced avocado, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped cilantro to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 5

Serve the salad with a sprinkle of crushed tortilla chips on top for extra crunch, if desired.

Step 6

Divide the salad into four servings and enjoy immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1859.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2271.0

Total Fat 100.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 405.6mg	0%
Sodium 1863.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 170.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 45.6g	0%
Total Sugars 34.6g
Protein 184.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 320.1mg	0%
Iron 17.4mg	0%
Potassium 4378.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.0%

Protein: 31.8%

Carbs: 29.2%