Black Bean and Chicken Salad
Related recipes: Beans and Grains, Celery,
Citrus, Dairy-Free, Easy,
Herbs, High Fiber, Lettuce,
Main Dishes, Onions, Potlucks,
Poultry, Summer, Sweet Pepper, Wheat-Free
This flavorful salad with lime dressing is great to make with
leftover chicken—a tangy, no-cook meal made in minutes! Serve with bread and sliced
fruit.
Preparation facts
Servings: 6
Yield: 9 cups (2.2L)
Ingredients
3 1/3 cups (850g) black beans, canned, rinsed and drained (two
15-ounce cans)
2 cups (305g) boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked, diced
1 1/2 cups (225g) celery, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
1 cup (180g) red onion, chopped
6 lettuce leaves
Dressing:
1/2 cup (120mL) fresh lime juice
1/4 cup (60mL) olive oil
1/4 cup (9g) fresh cilantro leaves, chopped (or fresh chopped
parsley)
1/2 tsp (3g) salt
1/2 tsp (2g) freshly ground black pepper
1 dash Tabasco sauce
Directions
Prepare dressing: In a jar or small bowl, combine lime juice, oil,
cilantro, salt, pepper, and Tabasco. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine black beans, chicken, celery, red pepper, and
onion. Pour dressing over bean mixture and toss well. Salad should marinate for 30 minutes
before serving.
Toss salad before serving and place on a bed of lettuce.
Nutrition facts
Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 378
Calories from Fat 107 (28%)
% Daily Value*
19%Total Fat 12g
10%Saturated
Fat 1.9g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9g
Monounsaturated Fat 7.3g
13%Cholesterol 40mg
23%Sodium 550mg
49%Potassium 1719mg
14%Total
Carbohydrate 43g
68%Dietary
Fiber 17g
Sugars 1g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
59%Protein 30g