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                       Chicken and Black Bean Salad

Recipe By     : Taste of Home
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : All Newly Typed Not Shared       Poultry
                Salads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/3  cup           olive or vegetable oil
   2      Tablespoons   lime juice
   2      Tablespoons   chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
   1 1/2  teaspoons     sugar
   1      clove         garlic -- minced
     1/2  teaspoon      chili powder
     1/2  teaspoon      salt -- optional
     1/4  teaspoon      pepper
   1      can           (15 oz.) black beans -- rinsed and drained
   1      can           (11 oz.) Mexicorn -- drained
   1      medium        sweet red pepper -- julienned
     1/3  cup           sliced green onions
   6      cups          torn romaine
   1 1/2  cups          cooked chicken strips
                        Additional cilantro or parsley -- optional

In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine the first eight ingredients; shake
well and set aside.  In a bowl, toss beans, corn, red pepper and onions; set
aside.  Arrange romaine on individual plates; top with bean mixture and
chicken.  Drizzle with dressing; garnish with cilantro if desired.  Yield 6
servings.

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