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. —Cindie Ekstrand, Duarte, California
Chicken and Black Bean Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Chicken and Black Bean Salad
Chicken and Black Bean Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Chicken and Black Bean Salad
Prep 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
Directions
- In a small bowl, whisk the first eight ingredients; set aside.
- In a large bowl, toss the 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.
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.