southwestern chicken & black bean salad
I found the bean salad in a weight watchers cook book. I only changed a few ingredients for my taste. Serve with tortilla chips if you like.
yield
6 -8
prep time
1 Hr
cook time
10 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For southwestern chicken & black bean salad
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1 canblack beans rinsed and drained
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1 croasted red peppers diced
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1/2 ccorn kernels cooked
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1/2red onion finely chopped
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4scallions finely chopped
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1jalapeno pepper seeded, deviened, finely chopped
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1 Tbspsouthwest seasoning
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2 clovegarlic, minced
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juice of 1 lime, small
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1 tspfennel, ground
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1/2 tspsalt
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fresh ground pepper to taste
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4-8chicken breast, thighs
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2 Tbspsouthwest seasoning
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2 Tbspolive oil
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salad greens
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guacamole
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salsa
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low fat sour cream
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low fat cheddar cheese
How To Make southwestern chicken & black bean salad
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1BEAN SALAD: In a large glass bowl combine the first 12 ingredients. Toss to combine. Cover and let stand for at least a hour.
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2Mix oil and southwest seasoning in a small bowl. Brush mixture on one side of chicken. Heat a skillet or non-stick pan to medium heat. Add chicken seasoned side down and cook for 4-5 minutes. Meanwhile brush the rest of the seasoning/oil mixture on the other side of chicken. Cook until chicken is done. Cool and slice into bite size pieces.
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3Assembly: On individual plates or bowls add a layer of salad greens, 1/4 cup of bean salad, and chicken. Add guacamole, salsa, sour cream and cheese.
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