Mason Jar Southwest Chicken Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

A Southwest Chicken Salad in a Mason Jar with Cilantro Lime Dressing is a quick and tasty way to take a tasty salad with you. This layered salad looks great and tastes great, too. It has lots of bright Southwest flavors.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
• 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup corn kernels fresh or frozen
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 cups mixed salad greens
• 1/4 cup crushed tortilla chips optional
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a clean and dry mason jar, start by layering the ingredients in the following order: Cilantro Lime Dressing See separate recipe below Black beans Red onion Corn kernels Red bell pepper Cherry tomatoes Cooked chicken breast Shredded cheddar cheese Chopped cilantro Mixed salad greens Optional: Crushed tortilla chips on top for added crunch

Seal the mason jar tightly with a lid

When ready to eat, simply shake the jar to distribute the dressing, and then pour the contents into a bowl

Toss well to combine all the ingredients

Season with salt and pepper to taste, and enjoy!