Chicken and Black Bean Salad
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Here's an easy but fresh tasting salad. You could even
make the dressing up ahead of time and have it ready to go.
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1/3 cup
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olive or vegetable oil
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2 Tbs
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lime juice
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2 Tbs
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chopped fresh cilantro (or
parsley)
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1- 1/2 tsp sugar
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1
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garlic clove, minced
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1/2 tsp
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chili powder
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1/2 tsp
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salt, optional
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1/4 tsp
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pepper
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1
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can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed
and drained
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1
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can (11 ounces) Mexicorn,
drained
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1
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medium sweet red pepper,
julienned
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1/3 cup
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sliced green onions
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6 cups
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torn romaine lettuce
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1- 1/2 cups cooked chicken strips
(grilled would be good)
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Additional cilantro or parsley,
optional
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In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine the first
eight ingredients; shake well and set aside. In a bowl, toss beans, corn, red pepper and onions; set aside.
Arrange romaine on individual plates; top with bean mixture and chicken. Drizzle with dressing; garnish with
cilantro if desired.
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Yield: 6 servings
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Recipe Type
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One-dish meal, Poultry, Salad
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