Chicken And Black Bean Salad With Spicy Ranch Dressing Recipe

☀️ Beat the heat with this vibrant and flavorful Chicken & Black Bean Salad! This Redbook Magazine-inspired recipe is a summer sensation, ready in just 15 minutes. Spicy ranch dressing perfectly complements juicy chicken, zesty lime, and crunchy veggies. Perfect for a light lunch, BBQ side, or weeknight dinner!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 380.3 kcal
Protein 72g
Rating 5.0 (8 Reviews)
Chicken And Black Bean Salad With Spicy Ranch Dressing

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chicken And Black Bean Salad With Spicy Ranch Dressing

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How to Make Chicken And Black Bean Salad With Spicy Ranch Dressing

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 1 tablespoon lime zest, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (or more, to taste), and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  2. Add 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced), 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained), 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen), 1 cup chopped bell pepper (any color), and 1/2 cup chopped red onion to the bowl.
  3. Gently toss all ingredients until well combined.
  4. Divide 4 cups of shredded lettuce evenly among four plates.
  5. Top each serving of lettuce with the chicken salad.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

18g

Fat

16g

Carbs

13g