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Spicy Chicken and Black Bean Salad with Avocado
Southwestern ingredients such as avocado, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce and cilantro complement Zatarain's® Black Beans and Rice Mix in this spicy rice salad.
Makes 6 (1-cup) servings.
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
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2 1/2 cups water
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1 package ZATARAIN'S® Black Beans and Rice
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2 cups cubed cooked chicken
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1/2 medium red bell pepper, cut into 3/4-inch pieces (1/2 cup)
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1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
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3 tablespoons lime juice
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2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 teaspoons chipotle pepper in adobo or chipotle hot pepper sauce
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Directions
1. Bring water to boil in medium saucepan. Stir in Rice Mix; return to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 25 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
2. Spoon rice mixture into large bowl. Cool to room temperature. Fluff with fork.
3. Mix remaining ingredients in medium bowl. Add to rice mixture; mix well. Serve immediately. Or, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. (Do not add avocado until ready to serve.)
Nutritional Info per 1 serving
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| Calories: 335 |
Sodium: 786 |
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| Fat: 15 |
Carbohydrates: 30 |
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| Cholesterol: 40 |
Fiber: 7 |
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| Protein: 20 |
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