Santa Fe Black Bean & Smoked Chicken Salad
Makes 4 to 6 servings
 

1 25-ounce cans black beans, drained & rinsed
2 cups shredded smoked chicken breast
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
¾ cup packed cilantro, finely chopped
½ cup chopped red onion
¼ cup sliced green onions and tops
1 Anaheim or jalapeno pepper, minced teaspoons minced garlic
½ cup olive oil
¼ cup jalapeno flavored vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoons dried thyme leaves

Dash cayenne pepper
Lettuce leaves

In large bowl, combine beans, chicken, tomato, red pepper, cilantro, onion, green onions, pepper and garlic.  Mix remaining ingredients, except lettuce; pour over bean mixture and toss.  Serve salad in lettuce-lined bowls.

Note: If jalapeno vinegar is not available, marinate ¼ to ½ small jalapeno pepper in ¼ cup white wine vinegar 2 to 3 hours; discard pepper before using.
 
 

Recipe Courtesy of American Dry Bean Board