Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
30 oz

black beans

drained

4 unit

chicken breasts

cooked and diced

0.5 cup

red bell pepper

diced

0.5 cup

frozen corn

1 cup

celery

diced

0.5 cup

green onion

finely chopped

0.25 cup

cilantro

chopped

0.5 cup

salsa

Step 1
~2 min

Drain black beans thoroughly.

Step 2
~2 min

If the chicken is not already cooked, cook it using your preferred method (boiling, baking, grilling) and dice it into small pieces.

Step 3
~2 min

Dice the red bell pepper.

Step 4
~2 min

Finely chop the green onion and cilantro.

Step 5
~2 min

In a large bowl, combine the drained black beans, diced chicken, diced red bell pepper, frozen corn, diced celery, chopped green onion, and chopped cilantro.

Step 6
~2 min

Stir in the salsa until all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 7
~2 min

Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a lid.

Step 8
~2 min

Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a squeeze of lime juice for extra tang.

For a spicier salad, use a hotter salsa or add chopped jalapeƱos.

Serve with tortilla chips for dipping.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled as a main course or side dish.

Serve with tortilla chips or crackers.

Serve as a topping for grilled chicken or fish.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled chicken
Corn on the cob
Avocado

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southwestern United States

Cultural Significance

Popular picnic and potluck dish.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Summer BBQs
Cinco de Mayo

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Dinner
Potluck
BBQ
Summer

Popularity Score

65/100

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