CARIBBEAN CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

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Fresh, colorful veggies join spiced-up chicken and canned black beans in this flavor-packed salad.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 to 3 drops red pepper sauce
2 cups cut-up cooked chicken
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium avocado, peeled and chopped
1 small yellow summer squash, chopped
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
Leaf lettuce

Steps:

  • In tightly covered container, shake all dressing ingredients until well blended.
  • In large bowl, toss all salad ingredients except lettuce. Pour dressing over salad; toss. Serve on lettuce leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 8 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 500 mg

Nadia sanchez
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices to the chicken and dressing, and it really improved the flavor.


apex legend
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to sneak some extra veggies into your diet.


Dc Dc
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I'm not a huge fan of black beans, but I really enjoyed this salad. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the black beans added a nice texture. The dressing was also really good.


Haven Flagg
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I had some substitutions that I had to make. I didn't have any red bell pepper, so I used green bell pepper instead. I didn't have any fresh cilantro, so I used dried cilantro. And I didn't have any honey, so I used agave nectar instead. Even with th


Lovaro Jamal
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Love this recipe! It's healthy, flavorful, and easy to make. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


MD Tanjid Hassan
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some grilled chicken in the fridge, and this salad was the perfect way to use it up. It was quick and easy to make, and it was really delicious.


Jannie Padgett
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Followed the recipe exactly and it came out great. It's fresh and flavorful, and the lime-cilantro dressing is the perfect finishing touch.


Abdulrasaq Oba adio
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one changed my mind. The chicken was perfectly cooked and flavorful, and the black beans and mango added a nice sweetness and crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jimmy Baez
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This Caribbean Chicken and Black Bean Salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of flavors was amazing, and the salad was so refreshing and light. I'll definitely be making this again.