| If you are a salad person but you want a little more | | | | 1/2 cup low-fat mexican-blend shredded cheese |
| than just lettuce and vegetables, here is a recipe for | | | | DRESSING: |
| you. This black bean chicken salad with lime | | | | 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro |
| vinaigrette dressing combines healthy black beans, | | | | 1/4 cup finely chopped tomato |
| fresh tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, cheese, salad | | | | 1 tbsp vinegar (I prefer cider vinegar) |
| greens, and chicken. This gives you a meal in one | | | | 1 tbsp olive oil |
| dish. You have meat, vegetables, and dairy. | | | | 1 tbsp lime juice |
| Combine all that with this tasty lime vinaigrette | | | | 1/2 tsp lime zest |
| dressing and you add citrus and heart-healthy olive | | | | 1 garlic cloved, minceddash of salt |
| oil. Not only do you have a complete healthy meal, | | | | 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper |
| you have a tasty one. And this salad is perfect for | | | | 1/4 tsp chili powder |
| diabetics too. Give it a try and you will no doubt | | | | In a large salad bowl, combine the salad ingredients. |
| add this new recipe to your file. | | | | In a food processor or blender, combine the dressing |
| BLACK BEAN CHICKEN SALAD WITH LIME | | | | ingredients. Place lid on container and process until |
| VINAIGRETTE DRESSING | | | | you have a smooth dressing. Pour dressing over |
| SALAD: | | | | salad and toss to coat. |
| 6 cups mixed salad greens | | | | Makes 4 servings. Each serving: 298 calories, 26 g |
| 1 1/2 cups cubed grilled or sauted chicken breast | | | | carbs, 28 g protein |
| 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinse well and drain | | | | Note: I adapted this recipe from one I saw in a |
| 1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes | | | | Light & Tasty magazine a few years ago. |
| 1 cup chopped green bell pepper | | | | Enjoy! |
| 1/2 cup sliced, halved red onion | | | | |