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Chipotle Chicken and Bean Quinoa Salad Cups with Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

Servings 4
Prep Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 can READ 3 or 4 Bean Salad 15 ounces
  • Dressing:
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup diced chicken cooked
  • 1/4 cup finely sliced green onions
  • 1 chipotle pepper minced
  • 4 leaves Bibb lettuce

Instructions

  • Drain bean salad; reserve 2 tablespoons liquid.
  • To make dressing: In small bowl, whisk reserved liquid, lime juice, adobo sauce, mustard, salt and pepper. Whisk in oil until completely combined. Stir in cilantro; set aside.
  • In medium bowl, combine bean salad, quinoa, chicken, onions and chipotle pepper. Add dressing; toss gently.
  • Divide bean salad mixture equally among lettuce cups.
Course: Salad
Keyword: healthy