Lunch: Tex-Mex Chicken Salad

Recipe by Woman's Day Kitchen Pinto beans and chicken add plenty of protein to this filling and flavorful salad.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Romaine Lettuce, Honey

Health and fertility benefits of Tex-Mex Chicken Salad

Romaine lettuce contains chromium, which helps maintain normal blood glucose levels by making insulin more efficient. The chromium in romaine lettuce also promotes weight loss due to its ability to help control cravings, reduce hunger, and control fat in the blood. One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55.

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. shredded rotisserie chicken
1 can pinto beans
1 head romaine lettuce
1 c. fresh corn kernels
1 c. fresh cilantro
1 avocado
1/2 red onion
1/4 c. fresh lime juice
2 tbsp. lowfat sour cream
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. honey
kosher salt
Pepper
tortilla chips

Instructions

In a large bowl, gently toss together the chicken, beans, lettuce, corn, cilantro, avocado, and onion.
In a bowl, whisk together the lime juice, sour cream, oil, honey, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine. Serve with tortilla chips, if desired.

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