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If you are a salad, but want a little more than just lettuce and vegetables, here is a recipe for you. This black bean salad with chicken and lime vinaigrette sauce combines healthy black beans, fresh tomatoes, peppers, onions, cheese, lettuce and chicken. This gives a meal in one dish. You have meat, vegetables and dairy products. Combine all that with this tasty sauce of lime vinaigrette and add citrus and olive oil healthy heart. Not only do you have a full healthy meal, you have a delicious. And this salad is also suitable for diabetics. Give it a try and, indeed, add this new recipe for your records. BLACK BEAN Chicken salad with vinaigrette dressing LIMA SALAD: 6 cups mixed salad greens 1 1 / 2 cups diced chicken breast, grilled or sauteed 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinse well and Drain 1 cup fresh tomatoes 1 cup chopped green pepper 1 / 2 cup sliced red onion, halved 1 / 2 cup low-fat Mexican blend shredded cheese DRESSING: 1 / 4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro 1 / 4 cup finely chopped tomato 1 teaspoon vinegar (I like cider vinegar) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 / 2 teaspoon lemon zest 1 pinch Garlic Cloves, chopped salt 1 / 4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 / 4 teaspoon chili powder In a large bowl, combine salad ingredients. In a food processor or blender, combine dressing ingredients. Place the lid and process until a smooth dressing. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Makes 4 servings. Each serving: 298 calories, 26 g carbohydrate, 28 g protein Note: I adapted this recipe from one I saw in a magazine and tasteful light years ago. Enjoy!