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Chicken Burrito Salad
Ingredients
- 1 small head romaine lettuce, torn into small pieces
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (10 ounces) chicken breast chunks, drained and flaked
- 1 can (10 ounces) corn kernels, drained
- 1 can (4.25 ounces) diced green chilies, drained
- 1 can (2.2 ounces) sliced ripe black olives, drained
- 2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Preparation
- Salad: In large platter or individual bowls, place lettuce leaves. Top with brown rice, black beans, diced tomatoes, chicken, corn, green chilies and black olives.
- Dressing: In small bowl, combine lime juice and cilantro; whisk in olive oil. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Drizzle dressing over salad.
Serves
6
Pasta with Spinach Pesto
Ingredients
- 1 can (13.5 ounces) spinach, well drained
- 1 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup walnuts or almonds
- 1 large garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 box (16 ounces) fettuccine noodles
Preparation
- In food processor, combine spinach, parsley, cheese, nuts, garlic, basil, salt and pepper; blend well. In slow, steady stream, add olive oil until mixture is blended and smooth.
- Cook fettuccine as package directs. Drain. Toss spinach pesto with fettuccine.
Serves
4
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