Black Bean Salad with Grilled Chicken

Black Bean Salad with Grilled Chicken

It's diet time. It really has nothing to do with a new year resolution, but rather a sobering visit to the doctors "official" scale.

It's time to break out my old tried and true favorite diet recipes which includes a lot of salads, chicken and fish. No fad diets or shakes for me, the only way to lose weight is to eat in moderation, keep a food journal, and most important, work out on a regular basis.

I like to make a big batch of this black bean salad. It's easy to keep track of how many calories are in it, it's filling and satisfying on it's own, or it goes great with a little chicken or fish.

Black Bean Salad with Chicken
(printable recipe)

Makes 4 servings

Pre grilled chicken cut into strips (optional)

1 can 14oz black beans

1/2 can of yellow corn
½ cup diced tomatoes

¼ cup chopped red bell pepper

1/8 cup chopped red onion

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Juice of 1 lemon

2 tbsp olive oil

Salt and pepper

Drain and rinse beans. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and toss. Serve chilled or at room temperature. All quantities can be adjusted to your preference

I love my black bean salad dressed simply with lemon juice and olive oil, but if you like cilantro, you should try this Cilantro Dressing, it's delicious on this salad!

This is a fabulous vegetarian salad without the chicken!