Recipe of CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD
30 ounces Black beans; drain -- rinse 3 cups Chicken; cooked -- cubed 6 Green onions -- sliced 1 Sweet red pepper -- chop 1 Sweet yellow pepper -- chop 2 Tomatoes -- coarse chop 1/4 cup Coriander; chop -- fresh -----DRESSING----- 1 Jalapeno pepper -- minced 1 teaspoon Grated lime rind 1/4 cup Lime juice 10 milliliters Garlic -- minced 1/4 teaspoon Salt 1/4 teaspoon Pepper 1/4 cup Vegetable oil
Use canned black beans (15oz (425mL) per can) In large bowl, gently stir together black beans, chicken, onions, red and yellow peppers and tomatoes.
Dressing: in small bowl, whisk together jalapeno pepper, lime rind and juice, garlic, salt and pepper; gradually whisk in oil. Pour over salad; add coriander and toss gently.
CHICKEN BROCCOLI SALAD
1/3 cup Uncooked Bulgur (1 C. Cooked Brown Rice May Be Substituted For Bulgur.) 2 2/3 cups Boiling Water Divided 1 teaspoon Chicken Bouillon Granules 10 milliliters Garlic Crushed 1 (10 Oz.) Chicken Breast Skinned 1/2 cup Broccoli Flowerets 2 tablespoons Minced Green Onions 1 teaspoon Lime Juice 1/4 teaspoon Pepper 1/4 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes 1 teaspoon Minced Gingerroot
Combine Bulgur & 2/3 C. Boiling Water in A Large Bowl; Let Stand 30 To 45 Min. OR Until Liquid Is Absorbed. Set Aside.
Combine Bouillon Granules, Garlic, & Remaining 2 C. Boiling Water in A Medium Saucepan. Bring To A Boil Over High Heat; Add Chicken. Cover, Reduce Heat & Simmer 20 Min. OR Until Chicken Is Tender. Remove Chicken & Let Cool. Discard Broth. Bone Chicken & Cut Into Bite Side Pieces, Combine With Reserved Bulgur. Steam Broccoli 5 Min. OR Until Crisp Tender.
Add To Chicken Mixture. Add Green Onions, Lime Juice Pepper, Red Pepperflakes & Gingerroot To Chicken Mixture, Tossing Well. Cover & Chill 2 To 3 Hours.
CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD
4 1 oz. slices French bread Vegetable cooking spray 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder 2 pounds Boneless chicken breasts 1/3 cup Fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup Red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon Olive oil 1 teaspoon Anchovy paste 1/4 teaspoon Fresh ground pepper 50 milliliters Garlic 9 cups Romaine lettuce 1/4 cup Grated parmesan cheese
1. Trim bread crusts and discard.Cut bread into 1 inch cubes. Place cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Coat cubes with cooking spray; sprinkle with garlic powder; toss well. Bake at 350F for 15 minutes or until lightly browned and set aside.
2. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over med- high heat until hot. Add chicken halves; saute 6 minutes on each side or until well done. Remove chicken from skillet; let cool. Cut chicken across the grain into thin slices; set aside.
3. Combine lemon juice and next 5 ingredients in container of an electric blender. Cover and process until smooth. Add 1/4 cup of the lemon juice mixture to the chicken; toss gently to coat.
4. In a large salad bowl, place the lettuce. Drizzle remaining lemon juice mixture over lettuce and toss well. Add the chicken mixture and cheese, and toss gently to coat. Serve with croutons.
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