**Grilled Calypso Chicken and Black Bean Salad: A Caribbean-Inspired Delight**
Transport your taste buds to the vibrant shores of the Caribbean with this tantalizing Grilled Calypso Chicken and Black Bean Salad. This delectable dish is a harmonious blend of zesty flavors and textures, featuring succulent chicken marinated in a vibrant blend of Caribbean spices, grilled to perfection and served atop a refreshing black bean salad. The salad is a symphony of colors and textures, combining the earthy sweetness of black beans with crisp bell peppers, juicy tomatoes, and a tangy cilantro-lime dressing. This flavorful duo is complemented by a creamy Avocado Salsa, adding a touch of richness and creaminess to every bite. The Grilled Calypso Chicken and Black Bean Salad is a symphony of flavors and textures, perfect for a light lunch, a vibrant summer dinner, or a potluck gathering. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey to the Caribbean with this irresistible dish!
**Recipes Included:**
1. **Grilled Calypso Chicken:** Discover the secrets of creating succulent and flavorful grilled chicken marinated in a vibrant blend of Caribbean spices, including paprika, cumin, thyme, and a hint of cayenne pepper. This marinade infuses the chicken with a tantalizing depth of flavor that will have your taste buds dancing.
2. **Black Bean Salad:** Unleash the freshness and vibrancy of a black bean salad, featuring a medley of crisp bell peppers, juicy tomatoes, red onion, and a refreshing cilantro-lime dressing. This salad is a delightful accompaniment to the grilled chicken, adding a burst of color and a tangy contrast to the smoky flavor of the chicken.
3. **Avocado Salsa:** Elevate your culinary experience with a creamy and flavorful Avocado Salsa, made with ripe avocados, juicy tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and a touch of lime juice. This salsa adds a touch of richness and creaminess to the grilled chicken and black bean salad, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and textures.
CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD
Here in California, we cook out year-round. I grill extra chicken specifically for this quick meal. It's so colorful and fresh-tasting that even our kids love it. -Cindie Ekstrand, Duarte, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk the first eight ingredients; set aside. , In a large bowl, toss the beans, corn, red pepper and onions; set aside., Arrange romaine on individual plates; top with bean mixture and chicken. Drizzle with dressing; garnish with cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 14g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 519mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BLACK BEAN CHICKEN SALAD
A refreshing mix of beans, garden veggies and chicken is tossed with a light lime vinaigrette in this satisfying salad that's sure to be a winner on hot summer days! Jean Ecos of Harland, Wisconsin shared the recipe.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large serving bowl, combine the lettuce, chicken, beans, tomatoes, green pepper, onion and cheese. In a blender or food processor, combine the vinaigrette ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Pour over salad and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 672mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED CALYPSO CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD
Steps:
- Prepare grill to medium high heat. Brush 1 tbsp salad dressing over surface of chicken breasts, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place chicken on prepared grill and grill for 3 ½ minutes per side. Remove from grill and place on cutting board. Let cool slightly and slice thinly, set aside. Combine Calypso salad dressing ingredients together in carafe, shake hard to incorporate ingredients. Layer greens on each of 4 serving dishes. Then top with equivalent portions of grilled chicken on each dish. In mixing bowl add bell pepper, onion, black beans, mangos and cilantro. Drizzle dressing over the top and toss lightly. Place dressed vegetable mixture on top of chicken and serve.
MEXICAN CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD
I call this diet haters' diet food because simple substitutions mean you won't feel deprived. You shouldn't miss the tortilla chips because you have delicious black beans instead, and you still get the yummy spicy Mexican flavor and cheese. While not necessarily authentic, this salad is easy to make! If you have time, it's is also wonderful topped with onions and maybe fresh jalapenos.
Provided by dian
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Place the chicken breasts in the prepared dish. Mix the tomato sauce, water and taco seasoning in a small bowl; pour sauce over the chicken.
- Bake in preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes.
- Divide spinach between two plates. Place the chicken breasts on the spinach beds and spoon half the black beans over each piece. Divide sour cream, shredded cheese and salsa to top each salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 580 calories, Carbohydrate 63.3 g, Cholesterol 99.5 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 19.2 g, Protein 49.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 2664.8 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH BLACK BEAN SALSA
Black bean salsa with mango gives this dish a Mexican taste without too much heat. I like to slice the chicken and serve it over a long grain and wild rice mix. -Terri Clouse, Connoquenessing, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk the first six ingredients. Pour 2/3 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 1-2 hours. Reserve remaining marinade for basting. In a small bowl, combine salsa ingredients; toss to combine. , Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°, basting occasionally with reserved marinade during the last 4 minutes. Serve with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 339mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CAJUN GRILLED CHICKEN WITH LIME BLACK-EYED BEAN SALAD & GUACAMOLE
Spice your chicken with cayenne, oregano, paprika and thyme then serve on a salsa-like storecupboard salad and avocado dip - this recipe makes enough for lunch the next day
Provided by Jennifer Irvine
Categories Main course
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Mix together the oil, herbs, spices and garlic in a large sealable bag. Put the chicken breasts in the bag and mix thoroughly to cover. Bash the chicken with a rolling pin to flatten it a little, then set aside to marinate for at least 15 mins.
- In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients for the bean salad. Stir well and set aside.
- For the guacamole, scoop the flesh from the avocado and put it in a medium bowl, chopping it roughly with the side of the spoon. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. If you prefer your guacamole to be smoother, mash the avocado well with the olive oil and lime juice until it's at your preferred consistency before stirring in the other ingredients.
- Heat the grill. Line a grill pan with foil, place the chicken breasts on it and grill for 5 mins, checking occasionally. Once golden brown, turn and grill for a further 5-7 mins. Check the middle of the breasts after 5 mins and, if cooked through, remove from the heat.
- Set aside 2 chicken breasts and 2 tbsp guacamole for Open rye sandwich (see 'goes well with', right). Place 1 warm chicken breast on each plate, with some bean salad and a dollop of guacamole on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 30 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 12 grams fiber, Protein 48 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium
BLACK BEAN & MANGO CHICKEN SALAD
Add a refreshing note to summer meals with this main-dish salad of grilled chicken chunks, black beans, mangos, corn, lime juice, cilantro and Italian dressing.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine ingredients.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Fat 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 680 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 10 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 21 g
GRILLED CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD
Make and share this Grilled Chicken and Black Bean Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by GrandmaG
Categories Cheese
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place lettuce and hot chicken in large serving bowl.
- Toss with tomatoe wedges, beans, olives and green onions.
- Use Salsa as you would a salad dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.7, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 68.8, Sodium 647, Carbohydrate 27.9, Fiber 9.8, Sugar 4.4, Protein 39.1
BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALAD WITH GRILLED CHICKEN
This is a wonderfully colorful and flavorful salad. It was given to me by my friend Mary. If you leave out the chicken it can be a side dish. It can be served as directed, or over a bed of lettuce.
Provided by Barbasol
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Mix marinade ingredients together, and marinate chicken at least one hour, more flavorfull the longer you marinate.
- Mix salad ingredients in large bowl, adding oil and lime juice last.
- Grill chicken, slice into strips, serve on top of salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 833.9, Fat 48.4, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 109.8, Sodium 315.7, Carbohydrate 52.8, Fiber 13.2, Sugar 7, Protein 52.1
Tips:
- Use ripe avocados: Ripe avocados are creamier and have a richer flavor than unripe avocados.
- Use fresh lime juice: Fresh lime juice adds a bright, citrusy flavor to the salad. If you don't have fresh lime juice, you can use bottled lime juice, but the flavor will not be as good.
- Don't overcook the chicken: Overcooked chicken is dry and tough. Cook the chicken until it is just cooked through, then remove it from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Assemble the salad just before serving: This will prevent the avocado from browning and the salad from getting soggy.
Conclusion:
This grilled Calypso chicken and black bean salad is a delicious and refreshing summer meal. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful blend of spices, then grilled to perfection. The black bean salad is made with fresh, healthy ingredients, and it's tossed in a tangy vinaigrette dressing. This salad is perfect for a cookout, picnic, or potluck. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken.
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