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Spicy chicken and bean salad

  • Time to make: 25 mins
  • Serving: 4 people
Ratings: 4.5
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 x 425g cans mixed beans, drained, rinsed
    • 1 cup fresh or frozen peas, thawed
    • 1 small red onion, finely diced
    • ¼ cup chopped fresh chives
    • 2 red capsicums, diced
    • 4 tablespoons light vinaigrette made with 3 tablespoons vinegar and 1 tablespoon oil
    • 500g skinless chicken breasts, diced
    • 2 teaspoons Cajun spice mix
    • 3 slices grainy bread
    • 4 tablespoons low-fat plain yoghurt
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    Instructions

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    1 In a large bowl combine beans, peas, red onion, chives and capsicums. Mix well until combined.

    2 Heat oil in large non-stick frying pan. When hot add chicken and sprinkle with spice mix. Stir-fry until cooked.

    3 Toast bread and cut into squares to make croutons. Add to salad with chicken. Drizzle salad with vinaigrette and divide among plates. Top with a dollop of yoghurt and a sprinkle of extra chives if preferred.

    Variations

    Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free bread and check seasoning and yoghurt are gluten free.

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