A perfect on-the-go salad with a healthy dose of fiber from jicama and beans, and it's a great way to use leftover rotisserie chicken. Topped with a lime juice, jalapeno, cilantro and garlic dressing, it's the freshest tasting salad you may ever have!
Total Time: 20 min.
Prep Time: 20 min.
Cooking Time: None
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients:
½ cup fresh lime juice
2 Tbsp. + ½ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, divided use
1 clove garlic, coarsely chopped
1 medium jalapeno, seeds and veins removed, coarsely chopped
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups canned black beans
4 oz. shredded cooked chicken breast
1 cup chopped jicama
½ cup thinly sliced radishes
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
Preparation:
1. Place lime juice, 2 Tbsp. cilantro, garlic, and jalapeno in a blender; cover. Blend until smooth.
2. Slowly add oil, blending continuously, until well mixed. Evenly divide dressing between 4 one-quart Mason jars. Set aside.
3. Evenly layer beans, chicken, jicama, radishes, onion, tomatoes,
cheese, lettuce, and remaining ½ cup cilantro on top of dressing in
jars.
4. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Shake before serving.


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