Chicken Avocado And Black Bean Salad Food

CHICKEN BREAST WITH AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium. Rub the chicken all over with 1 tsp of the olive oil and the paprika. Cook for 4-5 mins each side until lightly charred and cooked through.
• Mix the salad ingredients together, season and add the rest of the oil. thickly slice the chicken and serve with salad.

MEXICAN CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
• Place the chicken breasts in the prepared dish. Mix the tomato sauce, water and taco seasoning in a small bowl; pour sauce over the chicken.
• Bake in preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes.
• Divide spinach between two plates. Place the chicken breasts on the spinach beds and spoon half the black beans over each piece. Divide sour cream, shredded cheese and salsa to top each salad.

CAJUN GRILLED CHICKEN WITH LIME BLACK-EYED BEAN SALAD & GUACAMOLE

Steps:

• Mix together the oil, herbs, spices and garlic in a large sealable bag. Put the chicken breasts in the bag and mix thoroughly to cover. Bash the chicken with a rolling pin to flatten it a little, then set aside to marinate for at least 15 mins.
• In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients for the bean salad. Stir well and set aside.
• For the guacamole, scoop the flesh from the avocado and put it in a medium bowl, chopping it roughly with the side of the spoon. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. If you prefer your guacamole to be smoother, mash the avocado well with the olive oil and lime juice until it's at your preferred consistency before stirring in the other ingredients.
• Heat the grill. Line a grill pan with foil, place the chicken breasts on it and grill for 5 mins, checking occasionally. Once golden brown, turn and grill for a further 5-7 mins. Check the middle of the breasts after 5 mins and, if cooked through, remove from the heat.
• Set aside 2 chicken breasts and 2 tbsp guacamole for Open rye sandwich (see 'goes well with', right). Place 1 warm chicken breast on each plate, with some bean salad and a dollop of guacamole on the side.

BLACK BEAN CORN AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• To a large bowl add the black beans, corn kernels, chopped tomatoes, avocado, jalapeno pepper, cilantro and green onions.
• Zest one lime and add the zest to the bowl, then squeeze the lime juice from 2 limes, should be about 4 tbsp or so, then season with salt and pepper. Toss everything well together.
• Serve with tortilla chips.

BLACK BEAN AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. , Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

SOUTHWESTERN BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine beans, corn, tomato, onion, scallion, cilantro, salt and pepper.
• Squeeze fresh lime juice to taste and stir in olive oil.
• Marinate in the refrigerator 30 minutes.
• Add avocado just before serving.

BLACK BEAN MANGO & AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Add your black beans, mango, corn, bell pepper, red onion and cilantro to a large bowl. Then squeeze your lime juice over the top and toss the salad until it's fully coated. Stir in your chili powder and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Then place your salad in the fridge to chill for at least one hour to chill. Right before serving, add your avocado and toss again. Serve immediately.

CHICKEN, AVOCADO AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Pit avocados and dice one; then slice the other.
• In a medium sized bowl, combine diced avocado, beans, chicken, celery/jicama, feta, cilantro and 2 tbsp dressing.
• Spoon onto 4 plates lined with lettuce. Top with 1/4 of sliced avocado, then drizzle with remaining dressing.

BLACK BEAN, CORN & CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare all vegetables.
• Dice chicken (I usually cook the chicken while I am preparing the vegetables, then I dice it while it's warm).
• In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together.
• Let it sit for a few minutes. (The warmth of the chicken will heat the salad and help the flavors to marry quickly. You can let this sit for about 10 mins or put it in the fridge overnight.).
• Stir to redistribute the ingredients.
• Serve with tortillas (avocado & sour cream go well too.).