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Sesame Chicken and Bean Salad

2 cans (15 ounces each) Pinto or Black beans or 3 cups cooked dry-packaged Pinto or Black beans, rinsed, drained
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, broiled or grilled, shredded
1 pound asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces, cooked until crisp-tender
4 green onions and tops, sliced
Sesame Dressing (recipe follows)
6 cups spinach leaves
2 tablespoons sunflower kernels

1. Combine Pinto beans, chicken, asparagus, and green onion in bowl. Drizzle with Sesame Dressing and toss. Arrange spinach on plates; spoon bean mixture over and sprinkle with sunflower kernels.

Makes 6 servings (about 1 1/4 cups each).

Sesame Dressing

3/4 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
2 tablespoons sesame oil
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons grated gingerroot or 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1. Mix all ingredients.

Makes about 1 cup

Nutrient Information Per serving: Calories 308; Fat 9g; % Calories from Fat 25; Calcium 146mg; Carbohydrate 30g; Folate 305mcg; Sodium 978mg; Protein 28g; Dietary Fiber 9g; Cholesterol 46mg

Recipe provided courtesy of The Bean Education & Awareness Network.