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Chicken Corn and Black Bean Salad

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Chicken Corn Black Bean Salad

Chicken Corn Black Bean Salad

Linda Larsen
I love the simple dressing for this easy salad. Apricot preserves, lime juice, and chili powder combine for a wonderful dressing that's good on any salad.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup apricot preserves
  • 3 Tbsp. lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp. oil
  • 1 Tbsp. honey
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 3 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cups frozen corn, thawed and drained
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes
  • 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • lettuce leaves

Preparation:

In small bowl, combine preserves, lime juice, oil, honey, chili powder, salt, and pepper and blend well with wire whisk to combine. Combine chicken, bell pepper, corn, tomatoes, and beans in large bowl and toss gently. Pour dressing over chicken mixture and toss gently to mix. Serve salad on lettuce lined plates.

Calories: 450
Fat: 10 grams
Sodium: 220 mg
Vitmain C: 60% DV
Vitamin A: 40% DV

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