The combination of corn, black beans, cilantro and lime make this salad a hit with everyone!
Cuban Chicken Salad
Salad Ingredients
- 1 Head romaine lettuce
- 1 Can black beans
- 1 Can mexicorn
- 1 Bunch green onions
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 Cup cilantro
- 1 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Grill chicken and cut into strips. In a bowl combine the black beans, corn, and onions. On a bed of lettuce spoon the black bean mixture then top with chicken.
To make the dressing combine all the ingredients in a food processor or blender.
Top the salad with the dressing and serve.
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Delicious! We just had this for dinner tonight and it was a hit! Thanks.
Oh my goodness! How did I never hear about this recipe? Quick, easy, looks delicious! I think we’ll try it tonight. Questions: what is Mexican corn and how much chicken do you use? Is the chicken an more for accent or is it the main focus?
I would use as much chicken as you like. For me, I use less meat to save money- so for 5 salads, I would use 2 chicken breasts.
As for the corn, mexicorn can be found in the canned vegetable section. It is corn with peppers. But, if you can’t find if you can always use regular corn.
Toni
I’m going to love this salad, especially the dressing!
Mexican corn is corn that has peppers, onions and southwest seasoning/spices added to it (and sometimes black beans). It should be available with the canned veggies in your grocery store; although, you might also check the international aisle.
This salad looks so good!
This looks amazing!
This looks amazing and the dressing sounds awesome, too!