Wynette Richards

Southwest Chicken Salad

The Recipe

• 12 ounces cooked skinless chicken breast, chopped (we like to prepare the chicken this way)
• 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1/2 medium red onion, chopped finely
• 1 15-oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/2 jalapeno pepper, finely minced (optional)

• 2 T. olive oil
• 2 T. orange juice
• 3 T. cider vinegar
• 1 t. ground cumin
• 1/2 t. chili powder
• 1/2 t. ground red pepper
• 1/2 t. salt

1. Stir salad ingredients together in large bowl.
2. Shake dressing ingredients in a jar.
3. Pour dressing over salad and toss well.