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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
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2006-09-07
