Best 7 Mexican Chicken And Black Bean Salad Recipes

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In the world of healthy and flavorful dishes, Mexican Chicken and Black Bean Salad stands out as a culinary star. This vibrant salad is a delightful fusion of Mexican flavors, featuring tender chicken, protein-rich black beans, a variety of crisp vegetables, and a zesty dressing that tantalizes the taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned salad aficionado or seeking a refreshing and nutritious meal option, this Mexican Chicken and Black Bean Salad is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MEXICAN CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD



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I call this diet haters' diet food because simple substitutions mean you won't feel deprived. You shouldn't miss the tortilla chips because you have delicious black beans instead, and you still get the yummy spicy Mexican flavor and cheese. While not necessarily authentic, this salad is easy to make! If you have time, it's is also wonderful topped with onions and maybe fresh jalapenos.

Provided by dian

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (4 ounce) frozen skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (8 ounce) can low sodium tomato sauce
¼ cup water
1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning
1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans
4 cups baby spinach leaves
2 tablespoons fat-free sour cream
½ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
½ cup salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
  • Place the chicken breasts in the prepared dish. Mix the tomato sauce, water and taco seasoning in a small bowl; pour sauce over the chicken.
  • Bake in preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes.
  • Divide spinach between two plates. Place the chicken breasts on the spinach beds and spoon half the black beans over each piece. Divide sour cream, shredded cheese and salsa to top each salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580 calories, Carbohydrate 63.3 g, Cholesterol 99.5 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 19.2 g, Protein 49.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 2664.8 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

MEXICAN CHICKEN & BLACK BEAN WRAPS



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Make the most of leftovers from a roast chicken with these Mexican chicken and black bean wraps, which need just 15 minutes to prep. Ideal for a midweek meal

Provided by Tom Kerridge

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Snack, Supper

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tbsp sunflower oil
1 onion , finely sliced
3 garlic cloves , crushed
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried oregano
400g can black beans , drained but not rinsed
about 150g cooked chicken
4 pickled chillies , chopped
3 tomatoes , roughly chopped
small handful coriander leaves , chopped
4 floured tortillas (seeded or wholemeal if you prefer)
100g cheddar , grated
100g plain yogurt
50g chipotle sauce
1 lime , quartered
guacamole (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a frying pan, tip in the onion and fry for 5 mins until golden. Stir in the garlic, cumin, paprika and oregano and cook for 2 mins. Tip in the beans and the chicken and heat through, then stir in the chilli, tomatoes and coriander, season and keep warm.
  • Lay a tortilla in a non-stick pan, sprinkle with cheese and heat until melted. Slide the wrap onto a board, spoon over a quarter of the chicken filling and roll up tightly. Repeat to make three more wraps. Mix the yogurt and chipotle sauce and serve on the side with guacamole and lime wedges for squeezing over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 40 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 26 grams protein, Sodium 1.8 milligram of sodium

BLACK BEAN CHICKEN SALAD



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A refreshing mix of beans, garden veggies and chicken is tossed with a light lime vinaigrette in this satisfying salad that's sure to be a winner on hot summer days! Jean Ecos of Harland, Wisconsin shared the recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

6 cups torn lettuce
1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup chopped seeded tomatoes
1 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup sliced red onion
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
LIME VINAIGRETTE:
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chopped seeded tomato
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • In a large serving bowl, combine the lettuce, chicken, beans, tomatoes, green pepper, onion and cheese. In a blender or food processor, combine the vinaigrette ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Pour over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 672mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY MEXICAN CHICKEN AND BEANS



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Betty Crocker's Diabetes Cookbook shares a recipe! You can feel extra good about serving this easy dish for dinner tonight. It has a whopping 9 grams of fiber per serving!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb uncooked chicken breast strips for stir-fry
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (11 oz) whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, undrained
1/4 cup water
Flour tortillas, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray 10-inch skillet with cooking spray. Add chicken to skillet; cook over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink in center.
  • Stir in seasoning mix, beans, corn and water. Cook over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until sauce is slightly thickened. Serve with tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fiber 9 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 830 mg

CHICKPEA AND BLACK BEAN SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: black beans, chickpeas, red onion, cherry tomatoes, fresh parsley, fresh mint, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, salt, pepper, feta cheese

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
½ red onion, chopped
20 cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
½ cup fresh mint, chopped
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup lemon juice
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
feta cheese, crumbled, to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, black beans, red onion, cherry tomatoes, fresh parsley, and fresh mint.
  • In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour over the salad and toss to coat.
  • Top with crumbled feta cheese.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 631 calories, Carbohydrate 89 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 30 grams, Protein 29 grams, Sugar 12 grams

CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD



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Here in California, we cook out year-round. I grill extra chicken specifically for this quick meal. It's so colorful and fresh-tasting that even our kids love it. -Cindie Ekstrand, Duarte, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
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, julienned
1/3 cup sliced green onions
6 cups torn romaine
1-1/2 cups cooked chicken strips
Additional cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first eight ingredients; set aside. , In a large bowl, toss the 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 14g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 519mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MEXICAN-STYLE BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALAD



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Economical with a Mexican flair. Easy, easy, easy!

Provided by smcvey

Categories     Salad     Beans     Black Bean Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and cut into small cubes
1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 small red bell pepper, diced
¾ cup picante sauce
½ cup chopped cilantro
¼ yellow onion, diced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Mix black beans avocado, corn, red bell pepper, picante sauce, cilantro, onion, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and cumin in a large bowl until ingredients are well integrated.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until salad is chilled, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.2 g, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 446.8 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked chicken or canned black beans.
  • Add a variety of vegetables to the salad for a more colorful and nutrient-rich dish.
  • Use a flavorful dressing, such as a citrus vinaigrette or a creamy cilantro dressing.
  • Serve the salad over a bed of lettuce or rice for a more filling meal.
  • Top the salad with crumbled queso fresco or avocado slices for a delicious and creamy finish.

Conclusion:

Mexican chicken and black bean salad is a flavorful, healthy, and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a light lunch, a hearty dinner, or a refreshing side dish. With its vibrant flavors and textures, this salad is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this Mexican chicken and black bean salad a try!

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