Santa Fe Chicken Black Bean Salad

Bursting with bold Southwestern flavors, the Santa Fe Chicken Black Bean Salad is a vibrant and hearty dish perfect for lunch or dinner. Succulent grilled chicken breasts are seasoned with smoky cumin and chili powder, then paired with black beans, crisp corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and a colorful medley of red bell pepper and red onion. Tossed in a zesty lime-honey dressing and garnished with fresh cilantro, this salad is as satisfying as it is nutritious. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe offers the perfect balance of spice, sweetness, and freshness, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Packed with protein and wholesome ingredients, it’s a wholesome, gluten-free, and flavor-packed meal idea you’ll keep coming back to!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1 can Black beans
• 1 cup Corn kernels
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 1 large Avocado
• 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 clove Garlic, minced

Directions

Step 1

Preheat grill or stovetop grill pan to medium-high heat.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of olive oil, cumin, chili powder, 0.5 teaspoon salt, and 0.25 teaspoon black pepper.

Step 3

Brush the chicken breasts with the spice mixture to coat evenly.

Step 4

Grill the chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.

Step 5

While the chicken is cooking, drain and rinse the black beans, and set aside.

Step 6

Dice the red bell pepper and red onion, halve the cherry tomatoes, and cut the avocado into cubes.

Step 7

In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, corn kernels, diced bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and avocado.

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, honey, minced garlic, remaining salt, and black pepper.

Step 9

Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.

Step 10

Add the grilled chicken strips on top of the salad and garnish with chopped cilantro.

Step 11

Serve immediately and enjoy your Santa Fe Chicken Black Bean Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1665.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1835.2

Total Fat 77.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.3g
Cholesterol 286mg	0%
Sodium 3964.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 157.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 47.5g	0%
Total Sugars 45.1g
Protein 143.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 352.5mg	0%
Iron 14.7mg	0%
Potassium 2423.7mg	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: 36.6%

Protein: 30.2%

Carbs: 33.2%