a dinner staple in my house – black bean and chicken salad

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I experimented a bit to discover how good this is, and I get enough to feed about 6 people from one batch.
2 cans of black beans (don’t have to be mashed)
1 can of cooked chicken (or leftover chicken bits – about 1/2 cup or so)
chopped onions (to taste; I use about a cupful)
chopped or mashed garlic (to taste; I use about 2 – 4 cloves)
chopped cilantro (to taste; about 3 springs, broken up)
spinach leaves
lettuce leaves/chunks
optional: slivered radishes
optional: small nuts/pieces (sunflower seeds, cashews, for example)
optional: cheese
optional: salsa

I combine the black beans, onions, garlic, and any spices Iwant into my skillet, cook for about 5 or 10 minutes (I sometimes start the onion and garlic first, with olive oil). Add the chicken and cilantro and heat through. Mound the greens on plate(s), than add enough of the topping to make this dish about 2/3 greens and 1/3 protein, then serve. Add desired topping just before serving. Very satisfying!

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