BLACK BEAN AND MANGO CHICKEN SALAD

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I adapted a previous version of this great salad to include some really awesome and complimentary flavors to the grilled chicken, the mangos - and of course, to the black beans. Plus, this is a great way to get rid of leftover grilled or roasted chicken.

Provided by stephanierndos

Categories     Mango

Time 14m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, grilled and cut up
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained & rinsed
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn, thawed
1 cup chopped ripe mango
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
1/3 cup sweet onion, chopped
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro or 1 tablespoon dried cilantro
1/2 cup of wishbone rosemary lime vinaigrette or 1/2 cup marinade
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar, tbsp
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons mango preserves or 2 tablespoons orange marmalade
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
8 (10 inch) flour tortillas
nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • For the salad;
  • Toss all ingredients in large bowl. Refrigerate. Serve with baked tortilla crisps if desired.
  • For the Tortilla crisps;
  • 1. Preheat the oven to 425°F Coat rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray.
  • 2. Coat the tortillas on both sides with the cooking spray. Cut each tortilla into thin strips (pizza cutter works great) and place on the baking sheets. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes, or until golden. Allow to cool then store in an airtight container until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 871.5, Fat 26.2, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 32.9, Sodium 1062.6, Carbohydrate 127.6, Fiber 14.4, Sugar 19.5, Protein 34.7

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