Chicken, black bean and corn salad
Heart Foundation Recipes -Serves: 4
Prep time: 10min
Cooking time: 10min
Ingredients
2 corn cobs, husks and silk removed
500g chicken breast fillets, halved horizontally
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 salt reduced wholegrain wraps, cut into wedges
400g can no-added-salt black beans, rinsed, drained
250g cherry tomatoes, halved
½ small red onion, thinly sliced
1 medium avocado, stoned, peeled, sliced
60g rocket leaves
Coriander and chilli dressing
½ cup coriander leaves
1 long red chilli, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, halved
¼ cup (60ml) red wine vinegar
Method
Step 1
Heat a barbecue grill or chargrill on high. Cook the corn, turning, for 10 minutes or until tender and lightly charred. Cool slightly. Cut kernels from cobs.
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat a barbecue grill or chargrill on medium. Rub chicken with oil. Cook the chicken for 5 minutes each side or until browned and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate. Cover with foil and set aside for 2 minutes to rest. Thickly slice. Cook the wraps on the grill for 1 minute each side or until lightly toasted.
Step 3
To make the coriander and chilli dressing, place the coriander, chilli, garlic and vinegar in a small food processor or blender. Process until well combined.
Step 4
Arrange corn, black beans, tomato, onion, avocado and rocket in a large serving bowl. Add chicken and drizzle with dressing. Serve with wraps and season with pepper.
Tips
- Check labels of wraps and choose the brand lowest in sodium. Use the 100g column in the Nutrition Information Panel to compare products.