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Bistro Chicken and Bean Salad

 
   
   
   
Ingredients -  
   

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 4 ounces each)
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon olive or canola oil
1 package (4 ounces) gourmet salad greens
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans or 1 1/2 cups cooked dry-packaged Black beans, rinsed, drained
4 bacon slices, fried crisp, well drained, crumbled
1/4 cup walnut pieces, toasted
Maple-Balsamic Dressing

 
   
Preparation:  
   

Coat both sides of chicken breasts with bouquet garni. Cook chicken in oil in medium skillet over medium heat until browned, 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, covered, until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool slightly; cut or shred chicken into 3/4-inch pieces.

Toss chicken, greens, beans, bacon, and walnuts in salad bowl; drizzle with Maple-Balsamic Dressing and toss.