MEXICAN BEANS AND SALAD

Great minds think alike!

I was in the middle of cooking this last week and had to laugh when #1 called me and asked me how to make it. She was craving it too! There really isn't any recipe I just add the things I have and saute it all together.

I marinade boneless skinless chicken breast in a Mexican flavored marinade.

I like

Chipotle & Lime Marinade by Masterpiece

and

Tequila Lime Marinade by Lawry's

I usually grill them but have used my George Foreman before.

Saute.....

black beans (canned - rinse first)

kidney beans (canned - rinse first)

onion

garlic

celery

frozen corn (it needs to be frozen - not canned)......

....in olive oil.

Add salt, pepper and cumin while it is cooking. I like for the corn and beans to get a little toasted so I don't stir it constantly. Sometimes I have to drizzle a little more olive oil in there. After it is done I squeeze lime juice over it and cook for another couple of minutes.

Dressing:

salsa, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, spoonful of sugar, lime juice

(you could add fresh cilantro like I have done in the past, BUT the deer ate all of mine!)

mix in blender

You could definitely add cheese and sour cream on top, but we have broken ourselves of that habit. It is good enough without it.