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Black Bean and Chicken Salad

Ingredients

• 3 1/3 cups black beans, canned, rinsed and drained (two 15-ounce cans)

• 2 cups boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked, diced

• 1 1/2 cups celery, chopped

• 1 red pepper, chopped

• 1 cup red onion, chopped

• 6 lettuce leaves

• Dressing:1/2 cup fresh lime juice

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped (or fresh chopped parsley)

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

• 1 dash Tabasco sauce

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.

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.