Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Southwestern Chicken & Bean Salad

This recipe is simple and healthy dish you can eat either as a side dish, salad, or as a meal. I like it with chicken, but feel free to use turkey breast if you prefer.

Ingredients:
1 can red kidney beans
1 can corn
1 small carrot, chopped
1 small red pepper, chopped
½ cup celery, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
1 cup cooked chicken breast, chopped

Dressing:
1 teaspoon dried parsley
¼ cup red wine vinegar
1 Tablespoon canola oil
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Hot sauce to taste

Directions:
 In serving bowl, gently toss salad ingredients together.
 In separate small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and toss gently to combine.
 Chill for 30 minutes to 1 hour, occasionally stirring lightly.