Recipe: Black Bean Taco Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

BLACK BEAN TACO SALAD WITH LIME VINAIGRETTE

VINAIGRETTE:
1/4 cup tomatoes, chopped and seeded
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon lime rind, grated
1 tablespoon Lime Juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 garlic clove, peeled
SALAD:
8 cups iceberg lettuce, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups chicken breast, chopped and cooked
1 cup tomato, chopped
1 cup green pepper, chopped
1 cup red onion, finely diced
1/2 cup reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
4 cups tortilla chips

TO PREPARE VINAIGRETTE:
Combine all vinaigrette ingredients in blender. Blend until smooth.

TO PREPARE SALAD:
Combine all salad ingredients, except chips, in a large bowl. Add vinaigrette and toss well to coat. Served with chips.