Salads

Black Bean Chicken Salad With Lime Vinaigrette Dressing That's Suitable for Diabetics

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


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