FOOD FOR PARTIES

Grilled chicken and black bean salad

Serves 8 people

Ingredients

3 large or 4 medium-sized grilled chicken cutlets, diced

2 18-oz cans black beans, rinsed and drained

2 cans corn kernels, drained

1/2 lb. cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes

1/2 red pepper, diced

1 bunch scallions, green part only, sliced

1 bunch fresh cilantro, rinsed, dried, and chopped

1/2 cup olive oil

1/4 cup cider vinegar

Juice of 1 lime

Salt and pepper to taste

Cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, toss diced chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, red pepper, scallions, and chopped cilantro.
  2. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, cider vinegar, and lime juice. Pour dressing over chicken mixture.
  3. Chill for at least one hour. At serving time, season with salt, pepper, and a pinch or more of cayenne pepper, to taste. Add more lime juice, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper, if necessary.

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