Caribbean Chicken And Bean Salad Recipes

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN SALAD WITH MANGO DRESSING

Steps:

• Place the soy sauce, olive oil, brown sugar, and ginger in a gallon-sized ziptop bag, seal tightly pressing out all of the air, and "squish" to combine. Add the chicken, firmly seal the bag again, and move the chicken around gently so that all sides are coated and it lays flat when the bag is on its side. Let marinade for 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight. (If refrigerating overnight, let the chicken stand at room temperature for 30 minutes prior to grilling.) Meanwhile, prepare the dressing and other ingredients.
• Place the sliced red onions in a small bowl with water. Let sit while you prepare the rest of the salad (this mellows the red onions' bite, while maintaining their flavor; if you like the taste of raw red onion as is, you can feel free to skip this step).
• Make the dressing: Puree the mango, lime juice, honey, cumin, coriander, and cayenne in your food processor until smooth. With the processor running, drizzle in the olive oil and blend to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Use for salad, then store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Shake well before using.
• Cook the chicken: Heat a grill pan or an outdoor grill over medium heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, lightly shake off the excess, and grill for about 2 minutes per side, until cooked through (see ingredient notes for more information about length of cooking time). Remove to plate and let stand for 5 minutes. Cut into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine the romaine, red bell pepper, black beans, and red onion. Add the chicken, drizzle with the mango lime dressing. Toss to coat. Scatter the oranges and cilantro over the top, then serve.

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In tightly covered container, shake all dressing ingredients until well blended.
• In large bowl, toss all salad ingredients except lettuce. Pour dressing over salad; toss. Serve on lettuce leaves.

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Place the chicken in a bowl, and cover with the teriyaki marinade sauce. Marinate at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
• In a small bowl mix the tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper, and cilantro. Cover salsa, and refrigerate.
• In a small bowl, mix the mustard, honey, sugar, oil, vinegar, and lime juice. Cover dressing, and refrigerate.
• Preheat the grill for high heat.
• Lightly oil grill grate. Place chicken on the grill, and discard marinade. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear.
• Arrange mixed salad greens on plates. Spoon some of the salsa over each salad, and sprinkle with 1/4 of the pineapple chunks. Break tortilla chips into large chunks, and sprinkle over salads. Lay some of the grilled chicken strips on each salad. Finally, drizzle dressing over each salad, and serve.

LAYERED CARIBBEAN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In 3-quart glass trifle bowl, layer lettuce, chicken, black beans, tomatoes and mangoes.
• In jar with tight-fitting lid, shake dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad; serve immediately. Or, cover and refrigerate salad and dressing separately up to 4 hours; drizzle salad with dressing just before serving.

BLACK BEAN CHICKEN SALAD

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.

CARIBBEAN-STYLE BLACK BEAN AND RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk oil, vinegar, mustard, cumin and garlic in medium bowl until well blended. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
• Combine rice, beans, peppers and onions in large bowl. Toss salad with enough dressing to moisten. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Line large serving bowl with lettuce leaves, if desired. Spoon salad into bowl and serve.

JAMAICAN CHICKEN, RICE, AND BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook rice as directed.
• Drain into a sieve and rinse with cold water to separate grains, set aside.
• Prepare grill or broiler.
• Spray chicken with cooking spray and broil, basting with 3 tablespoons of the Pickapeppa sauce, until chicken is done (about 4 minutes per side).
• Transfer to a plate and cool slightly.
• In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice thorugh jalapeno pepper, plus one tablespoon of the Pickapappa sauce.
• Season with salt ans freshly ground black pepper.
• Add beans, scallions, roasted red peppers, 4 tablespoons of the cilantro, and rice.
• Mix well and set aside.
• Cut chicken in half lengthwise and then cut into thin slices.
• Add to rice mixture.
• Sprinkle with remaining chopped cilantro before serving.
• This can be served warm or cold.
• It can also be made up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerated.

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk lime juice, honey, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper. Drizzle in oil, whisking until thickened.
• Place 1/4 c dressing in a shallow dish. Add chicken and marinate, covered, in fridge for 1 hour.
• Heat grill to medium and oil rack. Grill Chicken for 6 minutes per side, until cooked through, or broil for 5 min per side.
• Cool slightly, then cut into 1/2"-thick slices.
• Put remaining ingredients and chicken into a bowl. Drizzle with remaining dressing.
• Optional: Stuff salad into pitas and serve!

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare Spicy Lime Dressing. Toss remaining ingredients except lettuce in large bowl. Pour dressing over salad toss. Serve on lettuce.1 Serving: Calories 445 (Calories from Fat 205) Fat 23g (Saturated 5g) Cholesterol 60mg Sodium 630mg Carbohydrate 40g (Dietary Fiber 10g) Protein 29g% Daily Value: Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 32% Calcium 10% Iron 24%Diet Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 1/2 Medium-Fat Meat, 2 Vegetable, 1 fatBetty's TipYou'll get the most juice from a lime or lemon if you roll it on the counter or microwave on high 10 seconds before cutting.

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Combine chicken and 1/4 cup pina colada mix. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and stir chicken mixture over medium heat until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from the heat; set aside., Combine the tangerines, celery, pineapple, onion and olives in a large bowl. In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, mayonnaise, cheese, garlic, salt, pepper and the remaining pina colada mix., Add chicken and romaine to the tangerine mixture; drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Make Spicy Lime Dressing.2. Toss remaining ingredients except lettuce in large bowl. Pour dressing over salad toss. Serve on lettuce.For Spicy Lime Dressing:Shake all ingredients in tightly covered container.1 SERVING: Calories 395 (Calories from Fat 170) Fat 19g (Saturated 4g) Cholesterol 60mg Sodium 580mg Carbohydrate 36g (Dietary Fiber 9g) Protein 29g * % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 16% Vitamin C 32% Calcium 8% Iron 22% * DIET EXCHANGES: 2 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 3 Medium-Fat Meat * CARBOHYDRATE CHOICES: 2 1/2From "Betty Crocker's Dinner Made Easy With Rotisserie Chicken." Text Copyright 2004 General Mills. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

CARIBBEAN BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Place the black beans in a large saucepan. Add the ham hocks, bay leaf, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, chili flakes and cinnamon. Add cold water to cover. Simmer gently over medium heat until the beans are tender, about 45 minutes. Remove the ham hocks. Set aside to cool. Drain the beans and rinse under cold running water until chilled. Set aside.
• Combine the lime juice and Sherry vinegar in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Whisk in the olive oil. Season with the salt and pepper. Set aside. Pull the ham off the hock, discarding the bone and fat. Mince the meat and add it to the salad bowl. Add the beans and coriander leaves. Toss to combine. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper.

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN AND BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix 2 Tbsp. dressing, allspice, cumin and pepper until blended. Brush mixture evenly on chicken.
• Heat nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook 5 to 6 min. on each side or until done (165ºF). Cut into thirds.
• Arrange chicken, beans and avocado on individual salad plates or platter. Top with cheese; drizzle with remaining dressing.

TUSCAN CHICKEN WITH WARM BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange chicken in 12x9x2-inch baking dish. Mince 5 garlic cloves; mix in 1 teaspoon salt. Rub garlic mixture into chicken. Mix lemon juice, 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons rosemary, lemon peel and sugar in small bowl. Pour over chicken. Season with pepper. Cover; chill up to 3 hours.
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Place cannellini in large skillet. Chop remaining 4 garlic cloves and mix into cannellini with 2 tablespoons oil and 1 tablespoon rosemary. Season with salt and pepper.
• Uncover chicken and bake until cooked through but still juicy, basting occasionally, about 40 minutes. Remove from oven. Preheat broiler. Broil chicken until just brown, about 4 minutes.
• Meanwhile, stir bean salad over medium heat until heated through, about 8 minutes. Spoon salad onto platter. Top with chicken and pan juices.