Chicken and Back Bean Salad with Chipolte Vinaigrette

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Chicken and Back Bean Salad with Chipolte Vinaigrette

This chicken and black bean salad with chipotle vinaigrette is a fresh and flavorful dish that's perfect for a light and healthy meal. Tender chicken, crisp greens, and hearty black beans are tossed in a zesty chipotle vinaigrette, creating a salad that's both satisfying and satisfyingly spicy, with a perfect balance of smoky, tangy, and savory flavors.

Servings: serving

Calories: 884kcal

Author: Marie

Ingredients

For the salad:

3 cups romaine lettuce shredded (or iceberg or a combination)
1/2 small red bell pepper sliced thinly and grilled
1/2 small onion sliced thinly and grilled
1/4 cup Mexican cheese blend shredded
1/4 cup black beans cooked
1/4 cup chicken grilled and cubed or shredded
1/4 cup guacamole optional for serving
sour cream optional for serving

For the dressing:

1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon fresh oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon minced chipotle pepper in Adobo sauce
1/4 cup salad oil canola or vegetable oil recommended

Instructions

Arrange salad ingredients on a large plate or bowl by layering ingredients on top of lettuce.

To Make the Dressing

Combine all the salad dressing ingredients in a small jar, cover and shake.

To Assemble the Salad

Drizzle dressing on top of salad.
Serve with sour cream if desired.

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