Spicy Black Bean and Chicken Salad
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Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
31
Low
Glycemic Load
7
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories522.7 kcal (26%)
Total Fat27.2 g (39%)
Carbs21.7 g (8%)
Sugars4.4 g (5%)
Protein47.9 g (96%)
Sodium1289.9 mg (64%)
Fiber8.7 g (31%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
1 servings
170gboneless skinless chicken breast
1 tablespoonolive oil
1 teaspoonchili powder
½ teaspooncumin
salt
to taste
pepper
to taste
1 cupmixed salad greens
lettuce, spinach, arugula
½ cupcanned black beans
drained and rinsed
¼ cupdiced tomatoes
¼ cupcucumber
diced
¼ cupred bell pepper
diced
¼ cupavocado
diced
1 tablespoonfresh cilantro
chopped
2 tablespoonsplain greek yogurt
1 tablespoonlime juice
½ teaspoonhot sauce
adjust to taste
salt
to taste
pepper
to taste
Instructions
Step 1
Cook the Chicken:
Step 2
In a bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken breast with the spice mixture.
Step 3
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breast and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Once cooked, let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Step 4
Prepare the Salad:
Step 5
In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, black beans, diced tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced red bell pepper, and diced avocado.
Step 6
Make the Dressing:
Step 7
In a small bowl, mix together the plain Greek yogurt, lime juice, hot sauce, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
Step 8
Assemble the Salad:
Step 9
Slice the cooked chicken breast and arrange it on top of the salad mixture.
Step 10
Drizzle the Dressing:
Step 11
Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
Step 12
Garnish and Serve:
Step 13
Sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro over the top of the salad.
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