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Black Bean Chicken Salad

Black Bean Chicken Salad

Lily Coleman
This black bean chicken salad is packed with veggies and sauced with a zippy vinaigrette, making eating your greens something to look forward to.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Healthy, Salad
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 298 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups torn lettuce
  • 1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
  • 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

Instructions
 

  • 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.