Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Bean, Corn & Pepper Salad with Chicken
Meal Serves 6
1 1/2 cups cooked Nature's Promise organic brown rice
3 cups cubed cooked Nature's Promise skinless chicken breast
1 can (15 ounces) Nature's Promise organic corn, drained
1 can (15.5 ounces) Nature's Promise organic black beans
1 each, medium red & green bell peppers, seeded & diced
1/2 cup peeled & diced jicama
1/3 cup Giant extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice, or to taste
3/4 cup Giant salsa (mild, medium or hot)
3 drops hot pepper sauce, or to taste (optional)
2 to 4 Tbsp. water
Salt & freshly ground black pepper
Green leafy lettuce leaves
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro or flat leaf parsley, loosely paced, for garnish
1/4 cup shredded reduced fat cheese
In a large bowl, combine the rice, chicken, corn, beans, bell peppers, and jicama. Gently toss until well mixed and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil and lime juice until well blended. Mix in salsa and hot pepper sauce. Add enough water to thin the consistency so the dressing can be thinly drizzled over the salad. Drizzle the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss to coat evenly. Cover the salad and refrigerate for 1 to 3 hours so the flavors can meld. Bring the salad to room temperature. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Drain off any excess dressing. Place the salad in a serving bowl lined with lettuce leaves, sprinkle the top of the salad with cilantro and cheese, and serve.
Nutrition information per serving: 395 calories, 15g total fat, 2g saturated fat, 40g carbohydrate, 7g fiber, 29g protein, 691mg sodium
About Me
Hey guys! I am a native Washingtonian, wife & mother of two. My story is much like most women who have struggled to regain their body, love-of-self, and emotional confidence while going through life’s challenges. Eating became my biggest comfort in dealing with these challenges, and little by little 100 extra pounds of guilt and shame became my newest reality.
My wake-up call was looking in the mirror and not recognizing the person staring back at me, nor being familiar with the pain & illnesses associated with this new body. I had become a different person, but I knew, deep down inside, that I loved myself more than the stranger I had become. By the grace of God, consistency, and determination, I crawled out of depression and into a life filled with rejuvenation and purpose through healthy eating and daily exercise. Heal the mind and the body will follow! Tap into your emotional center and you'll discover the TRUE Beauty N YOU!
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