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Chicken and Black Bean Salad
Chicken breast and black beans are a great source of lean protein. The beans also add fiber which helps keep you fuller, longer.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 238 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 8 oz chicken breasts (cooked and shredded such as rotisserie)
- 8 c lettuce or mixed greens of choice
- 1 c cucumber (thinly sliced)
- 2 tomatoes (diced)
- 1 c black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 clove garlic (grated)
- ¼ c scallions (diced)
- ¼ c cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 juice and zest of lime
- 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine chicken with lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes and black beans.
- In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, scallions, cilantro, cumin, lime juice/zest.
- Slowly drizzle in the olive oil and whisk to emulsify.
- Pour dressing over the salad and season with salt/pepper to taste.
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Notes
- Excellent source of Vitamin A and C, good source Iron
Nutrition Information
Calories
238kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
17.3g
(6%)
Protein
22.7g
(45%)
Fat
9.6g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1.5g
(8%)
Cholesterol
48mg
(16%)
Sodium
257mg
(11%)
Fiber
5.8g
(23%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 238
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 238kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 17.3g | 6% |
| Protein | 22.7g | 45% |
| Fat | 9.6g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 257mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5.8g | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.