Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Chicken, Black Bean, Corn & Tomato Salad

After reading an article from http://www.realage.com/  & discovering that we all need to eat more beans to reduce the amount of belly fat, I tried this delicious meal.  It's also a cool & refreshing Summertime meal.  I hope you try it!

12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breasts,
     poached (I grilled it)
1 - 15 ounce can black beans, drained & rinsed
1 large vine-ripened tomato or 2 plum
   tomatoes, cored & diced
1 c. frozen corn, thawed
1 T. EVOO
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 t. dried oregano
1 1/2 t. ground cumin
2 T. sherry or apple cider vinegar
1/2 t. salt
1/2 c. chopped scallions
1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley (I think cilantro would be better)

Shred or chop chicken & combine with black beans, tomatoes & corn in a salad bowl.

Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat.  Add garlic & saute until just beginning to color, about 30 seconds.  Add oregano & cumin; stir until fragrant, about 10 seconds.  Remove from heat; add vinegar & salt.  Pour over the salad.  Add scallions & parsley; gently toss to combine.

Note:  Next time I will add a minced jalapeno.  I also think some cooked brown rice or barley would be a good substitute for the corn.

Makes 4 servings at 250 calories; 6 g. fat; 26 g carbs; 24 g. protein; 6 g. fiber

Recipe source:  http://www.eatingwell.com/

I am sharing this with On the Menu Monday at Stonegable. Recipe of the Week

6 comments:

  1. Kitty,
    I use black beans wherever I can and always look for recipes with them. This one seems to have caught my eye! We enjoy chicken! Watching all ingredients to keep healthy!!! I can't wait to try this recipe. Thank you!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  2. Hi Kitty,
    This looks like a great summertime salad. Thanks for sharing and hope you are having a great day!
    Miz Helen

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  3. Kitty, I found you. Excited to stay connected with you. It was so great to see you today!!!!
    You helped make my BD very memorable. Hugs, Sandy

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  4. All the flavors in this salad are GREAT! This is a perfect combo of veggies and protein!

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