Southwest Chicken Salad
Dressing Ingredients:
- 6 T olive oil
- 6 T balsamic vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/2 t salt
- pinch of pepper
Salad and Toppings:
- 10 C lettuce of your choice, freshly washed and torn
- 1 bell pepper of your choice, chopped
- 2 C cooked or grilled chicken, cubed
- 2 (15 oz.) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- sliced green onions
- 2 avocados, peeled and diced
- a handful of chopped fresh cilantro
Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk with a fork or small whisk. Set aside for flavors to combine. Prepare lettuce and toppings as specified in the ingredients list. Layer salad starting with the lettuce. Sprinkle pepper, chicken, black beans, green onions, avocado, and cilantro. Drizzle dressing on top and enjoy!
adapted from tammysrecipes.com