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Chicken and Black Bean Salad

    chicken and black bean salad

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

    With any entree salad, the key combination is veggies + protein + healthy fat. Olive oil is my healthy fat of choice today but avocado is another great source of healthy fats. No black beans? Try kidney beans instead.

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    chicken and black bean salad

    Chicken and Black Bean Salad

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    Chicken breast and black beans are a great source of lean protein. The beans also add fiber which helps keep you fuller, longer.
    PREP: 10 mins
    TOTAL: 10 mins
    Servings: 4

    Ingredients
     

    • 8 oz chicken breasts (cooked and shredded such as rotisserie)
    • 8 c lettuce or mixed greens of choice
    • 1 c cucumber (thinly sliced)
    • 2 tomatoes (diced)
    • 1 c black beans (drained and rinsed)
    • 1 clove garlic (grated)
    • ¼ c scallions (diced)
    • ¼ c cilantro (chopped)
    • 1 tsp cumin
    • 1 Juice and zest of lime
    • 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • In a large salad bowl, combine chicken with lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes and black beans.
    • In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, scallions, cilantro, cumin, lime juice/zest.
    • Slowly drizzle in the olive oil and whisk to emulsify.
    • Pour dressing over the salad and season with salt/pepper to taste.

    Notes

    Excellent source of Vitamin A and C, good source Iron

    Nutrition

    Calories: 238kcalCarbohydrates: 17.3gProtein: 22.7gFat: 9.6gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 257mgFiber: 5.8g

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