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.
Your fork is waiting.
Chicken and Black Bean Salad
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Chicken breast and black beans are a great source of lean protein. The beans also add fiber which helps keep you fuller, longer.
Course:
Appetiser
Cuisine:
Mexican
Servings: 4
Calories: 238 kcal
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
- 1/4 c scallions diced
- 1/4 c cilantro chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 Juice and zest of lime
- 2 tbs olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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In a large salad bowl, combine chicken with lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes and black beans.
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In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, scallions, cilantro, cumin, lime juice/zest.
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Slowly drizzle in the olive oil and whisk to emulsify.
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Pour dressing over the salad and season with salt/pepper to taste.
Recipe Notes
Excellent source of Vitamin A and C, good source Iron
Nutrition Facts
Chicken and Black Bean Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 238
Calories from Fat 86
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.6g
15%
Saturated Fat 1.5g
8%
Cholesterol 48mg
16%
Sodium 257mg
11%
Total Carbohydrates 17.3g
6%
Dietary Fiber 5.8g
23%
Protein 22.7g
45%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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