Southwest Chicken Salad
Slightly spicy with rich savory flavors, this Southwest chicken salad has shredded chicken, canned green chiles, cheddar cheese, and a creamy yet tangy dressing. With only 1 gram of net carbs per serving, it's perfect for low carb diets.
Southwest Chicken Salad
5.00 from 3 ratings- Prep
- 15 mins
- Total
- 15 mins
- Makes
- 4 servings
Ingredients
Instructions
Make Dressing: Stir garlic, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and cayenne in large mixing bowl until well-mixed.
Toss Salad: Add diced chiles, cheddar cheese, scallions, and celery to same mixing bowl, and stir until well-mixed. Lastly, add shredded chicken to mixing bowl, and toss until chicken is well-distributed and evenly coated with dressing.
Taste & Serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste, and add more cayenne for a spicier kick. Serve (Note 5) or save for later (Note 6).
Nutrition
| Makes 4 Servings |
| Amount Per Serving: |
| Calories 490 | |
| Total Fat 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol 120mg | 40% |
| Sodium 600mg | 25% |
| Net Carb 1g | |
| Total Carb 2.5g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.5g | 6% |
| Sugars 0.5g | |
| Protein 33g |
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NOTES & TIPS
(1) Shredded Chicken. Same as 1 pound of cooked chicken meat. For convenience, I often buy pre-shredded chicken at my Kroger supermarket by the brand Del Real. You can also get shredded meat from rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken from previous meals. Or you can buy raw chicken, cook it any way you prefer — pan sear, slow cook, pressure cook, grill, or bake — and shred it. Watch out for any cooked-out juices from the meat, which will make your chicken salad thin and watery. Drain or squeeze out this liquid from the chicken before making the salad.(2) Green Chiles. I use 2 cans (4 ounces each) of fire-roasted diced green chiles from the brand Ortega. Canned green chiles are typically quite mild and not spicy, so you can use large amounts without overpowering the salad. A suitable substitute would be a green bell pepper, roasted and diced.
(3) Scallions. They're also known as green onions.
(4) Cayenne. The amount listed in the recipe yields mild spiciness. Adjust to match your preferences.
(5) Serving. Enjoy this chicken salad by itself, or wrapped up in store-bought low carb tortillas by brands like Mission, Kroger, and La Banderita. You can also serve chicken salad on top of lettuce wraps, low carb crackers, or bagels.
(6) Saving For Later. Follow above instructions to prepare the salad, then cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Just prior to serving, toss the salad to incorporate any separated dressing.
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Discussion & ratings
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