Description

This Creamy Taco Chicken Salad is a bold and zesty dish that’s easy to prepare and perfect for a flavorful meal. Combining shredded chicken breast with fresh vegetables, black beans, corn, and a tangy dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, salsa, and taco seasoning, this salad delivers a creamy texture and vibrant taste. Ideal for lunch or a light dinner, it comes together quickly and can be served chilled for a refreshing and satisfying dish.

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

3 cups shredded chicken breast
4 ounce can green chiles
1 cup cooked corn (drained)
1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
1 small red bell pepper (diced)
½ red onion (diced)
¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

Dressing Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup salsa
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

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Instructions

Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, green chiles, cooked corn, black beans, diced red bell pepper, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro to create the base of the salad.
Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, salsa, taco seasoning, and fresh lime juice until smooth and well combined to make the creamy taco dressing.
Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture and toss everything together thoroughly to ensure the salad is evenly coated with the creamy, zesty dressing.
Garnish and Serve: Garnish the salad with additional fresh cilantro on top for a burst of freshness and flavor before serving chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or use spicy salsa in the dressing.
This salad can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days to allow flavors to meld.
Serve with tortilla chips or in a wrap for a versatile meal option.
To keep it lighter, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or use reduced-fat sour cream.
Make sure to rinse the black beans thoroughly to reduce sodium content.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: Mexican