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Post by carnation037 on Feb 18, 2003 11:31:24 GMT -6
Chicken + Black Bean Salad
1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained 1 medium sweet red pepper, jullenned 1/3 cup sliced green onions 6 cups torn romaine 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken strips Additional cilantro or parsley, optional
In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine the first eight ingredients. Shake well and set aside. In a bowl, toss beans, corn, red pepper and onions; set aside. Arrange romaine on individual plates. Top with bean mixture and chicken. Drizzle with dressing; garnish with cilantro if desired. Makes 6 servings.
Nutritional info per 1 serving prepared without salt: 259 calories, 519 mg sodium, 21 mg cholesterol, 23 gm carbohydrate, 12 gm protein, 14 gm fat. Diabetic exchanges: 2 fat, 1 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable
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