Enchilada Dense Bean Salad
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Rinse and drain garbanzo beans and black beans.
- 2Chop red and yellow bell peppers, then add to bowl.
- 3Mince jalapeño and red onion, then add to bowl.
- 4Chop cilantro and add to bowl with the beans.
- 5Halve cherry tomatoes and add to bowl.
- 6Chop Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese, then add to bowl.
- 7Grill enchilada sauce marinated chicken thighs.
- 8Chop cooked chicken thighs and add to bowl.
- 9Make zesty lime red enchilada dressing with leftover enchilada sauce.
- 10Pour dressing over salad.
- 11Add avocado, toss, and package for the week.
Ingredients
- 1 can garbanzo beans
- 1 can black beans
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 jalapeño
- red onion
- 1 bunch cilantro
- 1 container cherry tomatoes
- 1 block Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 block mild cheddar cheese
- enchilada sauce marinated chicken thighs
- avocado
- mustard
Tips
- Adding a bit of mustard to salad dressings helps them emulsify, so they stay creamy and don't separate.
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