Black Bean Chicken Salad
Black Bean Chicken Salad

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Black Bean Chicken Salad is one of the most favored of current trending meals in the world. It is simple, it’s fast, it tastes delicious. It’s enjoyed by millions every day. Black Bean Chicken Salad is something which I have loved my whole life. They’re fine and they look wonderful.

In a large serving bowl, combine the lettuce, chicken, beans, tomatoes, green pepper, onion and cheese. In a blender or food processor, combine the vinaigrette ingredients; cover and process until smooth. In a small bowl, whisk the first eight ingredients; set aside.

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

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. Prepare 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  4. Make ready 3/4 cup salsa
  5. Get 1 cup whole kernel corn
  6. Prepare 1 cup diced tomatoes
  7. Take 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. Prepare DRESSING: 3/4 cup salsa
  11. Make ready 1 cup low-fat plain greek yogurt (or substitute Greek cultured coconut milk)
  12. Make ready 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  13. Take low-fat milk

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. Today's salad is one of my favorite go-to lunch recipes. Chicken breast and black beans are a great source of lean protein.

Steps 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.

The beans also add fiber which helps keep you fuller, longer. 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.

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