Chicken And Black Bean Salad Recipes

CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Sprinkle both sides of chicken breasts with salt and pepper; cut into strips.
• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Stir in chicken; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown. Turn chicken strips over; cook 3 to 4 minutes longer until chicken is no longer pink in center. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate.
• Just before serving, on each of 4 plates, layer one-fourth of lettuce, beans, tomatoes, carrot, green onions, cheese and chicken. Drizzle each salad with 2 tablespoons dressing.

MEXICAN CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

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.

BLACK BEAN CHICKEN SALAD

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.

CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

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.

BLACK BEAN, CORN & CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare all vegetables.
• Dice chicken (I usually cook the chicken while I am preparing the vegetables, then I dice it while it's warm).
• In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together.
• Let it sit for a few minutes. (The warmth of the chicken will heat the salad and help the flavors to marry quickly. You can let this sit for about 10 mins or put it in the fridge overnight.).
• Stir to redistribute the ingredients.
• Serve with tortillas (avocado & sour cream go well too.).

CHICKEN, RICE, AND BLACK-BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package instructions. Spread on a baking sheet; refrigerate until cool.
• Place cooled rice in a large bowl; add chicken, beans, tomatoes, scallions, jalapeno, vinegar, oil, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper; toss to combine. Serve immediately, or refrigerate, covered, up to 1 day.

BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALAD WITH GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix marinade ingredients together, and marinate chicken at least one hour, more flavorfull the longer you marinate.
• Mix salad ingredients in large bowl, adding oil and lime juice last.
• Grill chicken, slice into strips, serve on top of salad.

CHOPPED POWER SALAD WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Whisk oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, sugar, salt and pepper together in a large bowl. Add lettuce, spinach, chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, onion and pepperoncini; toss to coat. Serve sprinkled with feta and sunflower seeds.

COUSCOUS, CORN, AND BLACK BEAN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Bring water and 1 tablespoon olive oil to a boil in a medium pot over high heat. Add couscous; quickly lower heat and let simmer until water is absorbed, 7 to 8 minutes.
• Whisk balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, sugar, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl until dressing is evenly combined.
• Fluff couscous with a fork and place in a large, shallow bowl. Add black beans, corn, chicken, and red bell pepper. Fold salad together and pour in the dressing in 3 batches, mixing well after each addition. Refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.

BLACK BEAN & MANGO CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine ingredients.