Enchilada Dense Bean Salad

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Rinse and drain garbanzo beans and black beans.
  2. 2Chop red and yellow bell peppers, then add to bowl.
  3. 3Mince jalapeño and red onion, then add to bowl.
  4. 4Chop cilantro and add to bowl with the beans.
  5. 5Halve cherry tomatoes and add to bowl.
  6. 6Chop Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese, then add to bowl.
  7. 7Grill enchilada sauce marinated chicken thighs.
  8. 8Chop cooked chicken thighs and add to bowl.
  9. 9Make zesty lime red enchilada dressing with leftover enchilada sauce.
  10. 10Pour dressing over salad.
  11. 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.