If you are a salad person, but you want a little more than just lettuce and vegetables, here's a recipe for you. These black beans, chicken salad with lime vinaigrette combines healthy black beans, fresh tomatoes, peppers, onion, cheese, lettuce and chicken. This will give you a meal in a bowl. They have meat, vegetables and dairy products. Combine all that with this tasty lime vinaigrette and add citrus and heart-healthy olive oil.Not only do you have a complete healthy meal, you have a delicious book. And this salad is perfect for diabetics. Try it and you will no doubt add new recipe to your file.
Black Bean Chicken Salad with Lime Vinaigrette
Salad:
6 cups mixed salad greens
1 1. / 2 cups diced grilled or fried chicken
1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinse and drain well
1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
1 cup chopped green bellPepper
Sliced 1 / 2 cup sliced, halved red onion
1 / 2 cup low-fat mexican blend shredded cheese
Dressing:
1 / 4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 / 4 cup chopped tomatoes
1 tablespoon vinegar (I prefer apple cider vinegar)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 / 2 teaspoon lime zest
1 clove garlic cloved, minced
Pinch of salt
1 / 4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 / 4 teaspoon chili powder
In a large salad bowl, combine the salad ingredients. In aFood processor or blender, combine the dressing ingredients. Place lid on container and process until a smooth dressing. Pour dressing over salad and throw to coat.
Makes 4 servings. Each serving: 298 calories, 26 g sugar, 28 g protein
Note: I adapted this recipe from one I saw in a Light & Tasty magazine a few years ago.
Enjoy!
