Black Bean Chicken Salad
Black Bean Chicken Salad

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Black Bean Chicken Salad A refreshing mix of beans, garden veggies and chicken is tossed with a light lime vinaigrette in this satisfying salad that's sure to be a winner on hot summer days! Jean Ecos of Harland, Wisconsin shared the recipe. Black beans, cheese, sour cream, and salsa toppings provide a Mexican flair.

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To begin with this particular recipe, we have to prepare a few components. You can have black bean chicken salad using 13 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.

The ingredients needed to make Black Bean Chicken Salad:
  1. Prepare 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  2. Prepare 1 large head romaine lettuce, washed and torn
  3. Take 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  4. Prepare 3/4 cup salsa
  5. Prepare 1 cup whole kernel corn
  6. Get 1 cup diced tomatoes
  7. Get Blue or yellow (organic) corn tortilla chips, coarsley broken
  8. Make ready 1/2 cup shredded cheese
  9. Make ready 1 cup diced cilantro
  10. Make ready DRESSING: 3/4 cup salsa
  11. Prepare 1 cup low-fat plain greek yogurt (or substitute Greek cultured coconut milk)
  12. Prepare 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  13. Take low-fat milk

For added flavor, I love to use fresh herbs such as cilantro. For a bit of a kick, I've added cumin, garlic and scallions. Dice chicken (I usually cook the chicken while I am preparing the vegetables, then I dice it while it's warm). In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together.

Instructions to make Black Bean Chicken Salad:
  1. Bake, grill, or saute chicken until cooked throughout
  2. Whisk salsa, yogurt and cumin. (If dressing is too thick add small amount of milk to thin)
  3. Divide lettuce onto 4 plates.
  4. Add warm chicken breast on top of lettuce.
  5. Sprinkle beans, corn and tomatoes over chicken breast.
  6. Drizzle dressing over chicken.
  7. Add cheese, cilantro and chips.

Let it sit for a few minutes. (The warmth of the chicken will heat the salad and help the flavors to marry quickly. This Southwest Chicken and Black Bean Salad bursts with flavor, thanks to crisp and colorful bell peppers, shredded cheddar cheese, succulent grilled chicken, black beans that marinate in the dressing. Packing salad in Mason jars is a handy trick for avoiding soggy salads at the office. Add the garlic to the pan and sauté for a minute, or until it becomes fragrant. Add the black beans to the skillet and season with salt and pepper, to taste.

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