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Spicy Chicken and White Bean Salad

Spicy Chicken & White Bean Salad

Ingredients:

• 2 cups diced cooked chicken
• 1 can (15 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
• 1/2 cup sliced black olives 
• 1 tablespoon lime juice 
• 1 medium avocado 
• salad greens 
• sour cream, optional 
• cheddar cheese, optional 
• pickled jalapeno pepper rings, optional 
• finely chopped cilantro

Dressing:

• 1/3 cup cider vinegar or red wine vinegar 
• 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf oregano 
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 
• 1 scant teaspoon salt 
• 2 teaspoons sugar or honey 
• dash cayenne, or to taste 
• 1 clove garlic, finely minced 
• 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

Preparation: In a large bowl, combine the chicken, beans, onion, bell pepper, and sliced olives; toss with lime juice. Refrigerate.

Combine dressing ingredients in a screw-top jar or container with lid; shake to blend well. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving time.

To serve, pour about half of the dressing over the chicken and bean mixture; toss to coat. Arrange greens on serving plates and top with sliced avocado and a generous amount of the chicken and bean mixture.

Garnish, if desired, with sour cream, shredded cheese, and a few jalapeno pepper rings. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro. 
Pass the remaining dressing at the table. Serves 4 to 6.

Questions? Email Julie Levanway.

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