Review: Black Bean Taco Salad

[Lchiles]

Tried this one over the weekend. Thought it was delicious. My husband wanted more dressing, but I thought it was fine. He likes a lot of dressing on his salads. We also didn't use the tortilla chips, because we're not crazy about them. Will definitely be a repeater. Yummy!!! LaurieC

[Jeanne G]

Laurie,
I love all kinds of taco salads, which issue is this from?
Jeanne

[Peggy]

LaurieC, I also like this recipe but I agree with your husband about the dressing. I always double the dressing recipe when I make this.

Peggy

[buddie]

oh yes i have made this recipe and we LOVED it! but i agree the dressing must be doubled!

[Jeanne G]

Thanks Shirley! I found it and it looks good.

[Shirley Panek]

Jeanne G -

It's from the July 2000 issue, page 112. If you need the recipe you can look in the archives, or I can post it for you.

Enjoy!

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Shirley

[Mousie29]

After reading all the favorites of 2000, I made this since it was mentioned many times.

It is awesome! This is so great to learn about these yummy recipes.

Definately double the dressing, at least! No chicken was easier (and cheaper) for me, and it wasn't missed.

I hope this is ok in bulletin board etiquitte to bring this old post up.

[sharonf]

This is an absolute favorite in our house and a frequent request of my DB! In fact, while it's not the most 'romantic' meal, by special request, we had it for again for Valentine's day dinner along with some quesadilla's and the Buttercrunch Lemon Cheese bars.

[laden]

I double all the ingredients in the dressing except the oil. We love it and agree that it needs more dressing, but I don't like to double the fat!

[kentgirl]

This is a favorite at my house as well, and I don't usually add the chicken.

As for the dressing, what a great idea laden to double everything but the oil. I'll have to give it a try.

[laughsandlaughs]

Could someone please post this recipe? My old magazines are in storage right now. Thanks in advance!!

[Linda in MO]

here you go...

* Exported from MasterCook *

Black Bean-Taco Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

Recipe By :cooking light (July 2000, page 112)
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Chicken Main Dish


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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Vinaigrette:
1/4 cup chopped seeded tomato
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon grated lime rind
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 garlic clove -- peeled
Salad:
8 cups thinly sliced iceberg lettuce
1 1/2 cups chopped ready-to-eat roasted skinned -- boned chicken
breast (about 2 breasts)
1 cup chopped tomato
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup finely diced red onion
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese -- (2 ounces)
1 can black beans -- (15-ounce) rinsed
and drained
4 cups fat-free baked tortilla chips (about 4
ounces)

1. To prepare vinaigrette, combine first 11 ingredients in a blender or food processor; process until smooth.

2. To prepare salad, combine lettuce and remaining ingredients except chips in a large bowl. Add vinaigrette; toss well to coat. Serve with chips.

Yield: 4 servings
(serving size: about 2 cups salad and 1 cup chips)

Per serving: 249 Calories (kcal); 8g Total Fat; (26% calories from fat); 11g Protein; 36g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 143mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates

NOTES : With chicken, cheddar cheese, and black beans, this Southwestern-influenced salad needs nothing on the side except some iced tea. Fresh lime gives it a citrusy counterpunch.




[This message has been edited by Linda in MO (edited 03-11-2001).]

[Shirley Panek]

Here you go. Enjoy!

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Shirley

* Exported from MasterCook *

Black Bean-Taco Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories :

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
Vinaigrette:
1/4 cup chopped seeded tomato
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon grated lime rind
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 garlic clove -- peeled
Salad:
8 cups thinly sliced iceberg lettuce
1 1/2 cups chopped ready-to-eat roasted skinned boned
chicken breast (about 2 breasts)
1 cup chopped tomato
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup finely diced red onion
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese -- (2 ounces)
1 can black beans -- (15-ounce) rinsed and drained
4 cups fat-free baked tortilla chips -- (about 4 ounces)


To prepare vinaigrette, combine first 11 ingredients in a blender or food processor; process until smooth.

To prepare salad, combine lettuce and remaining ingredients except chips in a large bowl. Add vinaigrette; toss well to coat. Serve with chips.

Description:
"With chicken, cheddar cheese, and black beans, this
Southwestern-influenced salad needs nothing on the side except some
iced tea. Fresh lime gives it a citrusy counterpunch."
Source:
"July 2000, page 112"
Copyright:
"Cooking Light"
Yield:
"4 servings"

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Per serving: 249 Calories (kcal); 8g Total Fat; (26% calories from fat); 11g Protein; 36g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 143mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates

NOTES : (serving size: about 2 cups salad and 1 cup chips)

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

[Shirley Panek]

Linda --

We must have been posting at the same time! Great minds think alike.

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Shirley

[laughsandlaughs]

Wow, thanks!!

[michelern]

I must have overlooked that recipe.....glad someone brought it up because it looks like something my DH and I would really enjoy!

[Terrytx]

Donna, I did the same as you, doubled the dressing ingredients and left out the chicken for a side dish, but I did double the cilantro, because we love it, and because I left out the chicken I used 2 cans of beans. We grow our own cilantro also.

[MrsReber]

This is one of my favorites. I made the salad again last weekend- no chicken. I don't think it'd add much, actually. I enjoy the veggies and cheese too much.

[Donna P]

To the top!!! This recipe is a definite keeper. I, too, doubled the dressing ingredients except for the oil, cilantro (I grow my own and it is very strong), salt, and rind. Next time, though, I will serve the salad on top of the lettuce rather than mixing the lettuce in - it got kind of soggy by the next day but it was still great. Served as a side dish, so no chicken.