Food Storage Meals and Menu Planning - Lunch: South West Chicken Salad!

Today's Lunch Menu Is:

South West Chicken Salad!

Here's the Recipe:

Ingredients:

3 cups Cooked and Drained Elbow Macaroni

(But any pasta will do!)

3 1/2 cups Soaked and Cooked Dry Black Beans

Or

2 (15-ounce) cans Black Beans, Drained and Rinsed

1 (15-ounce) can Corn, Drained

1 (10-12-ounce) canned Chicken Chunks, Drained

3 Tbsp. Hydrated Dried Green Pepper

1 tsp. Dried Onion

Dressing:

1/3 cup Bottled Lime Juice

2 Tbsp. Oil

1 Tbsp. Honey

1 tsp. Cumin

1/2 tsp. Hot Pepper Sauce

Combine salad ingredients and drained green pepper.

Blend together dressing ingredients;

Pour over salad.

Toss to coat.

Chill 1 hour to blend flavors.

Serves 5-6.

Remember:

If you have other fresh ingredients available, they can

be added to the recipe. 

This recipe is based on shelf-stable items.

Shredded Cheese, Tomatoes, and Green Onions

are great additions!

Here's the PDF:

South West Chicken and Pasta Salad Recipe PDF

Challenge:

Try using the dry black beans.

With a little pre-planning, you can save money

and the results are definately worth it!