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Close-up of a one-pan dish featuring seasoned chicken, rice, black beans, corn, and red onion, perfect for Healthy One-Pan Recipes.

Simple Chicken and Black Bean Salad

This recipe provides a quick, high-protein meal using canned and pre-cooked ingredients. It is suitable for a light lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 15 oz Black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced Rotisserie chicken works well
  • 1/2 cup Corn kernels Frozen or canned, thawed if frozen
  • 1/4 cup Red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro, chopped Optional
Dressing Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp Lime juice Freshly squeezed preferred
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Or to taste
  • 1/8 tsp Black pepper Or to taste

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Combine the rinsed black beans, cooked chicken, corn, red onion, and cilantro in a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  3. Pour the dressing over the bean and chicken mixture.
  4. Gently toss all ingredients until they are evenly coated with the dressing.
  5. Serve immediately, or chill for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to combine before serving.

Notes

You can substitute the chicken with canned tuna or shredded turkey for variety. For added heat, include a pinch of cayenne pepper in the dressing.