Chicken and Black Bean Salad

  Salads

Here in California, we cook out year-round. I grill extra chicken specifically for this quick meal. It's so colorful and fresh-tasting that even our kids love it.

Chicken and Black Bean Salad

Average Rating: 4.5

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
  • 1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
  • 1/3 cup sliced green onions
  • 6 cups torn romaine
  • 1-1/2 cups cooked chicken strips
  • Additional cilantro, optional

Instructions

  • 1. In a small bowl, whisk the first eight ingredients; set aside.
  • 2. In a large bowl, toss the beans, corn, red pepper and onions; set aside.
  • 3. Arrange romaine on individual plates; top with bean mixture and chicken. Drizzle with dressing; garnish with cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 259 calories, 14g fat (0 saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 519mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 12g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
2 fat, 1 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable.

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