Recipe for Cannellini Salad with Chicken Breast and Citrus Cumin Vinaigrette 
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Yield:
1
Ingredients:
Amount Ingredient
1 x (15-ounce) (450 g) can cannellini beans, rinsed well
1 x boneless chicken breast, skinless, all fat removed
olive oil cooking spray
1/2 x red onion, chopped
1 x clove garlic, minced
1/2 x English cucumber sliced thin
1 x red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tbl (30 ml) fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1/2 tbl (22.5 ml) fresh mint leaves, chopped
----------------- Vinaigrette: ----------------
1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh orange juice
1 tsp (5 ml) grated orange rind
1 tbl (15 ml) white wine vinegar
1 tsp (5 ml) cumin
2 tbl (30 ml) olive oil
1/8 tsp (0.63 ml) salt, optional
grated pepper, to taste
lettuce cups
extra cilantro for garnish
Instructions:
Instructions: Place the rinsed beans in a salad bowl. Set aside.

Grill the chicken breast in a ridged skillet or over coals. When done, cool for 5 minutes and slice into thin slices across the grain.

Coat a non stick skillet with cooking spray. Saute the onion until opaque.

Add the garlic and continue to saute for 1 more minute. Add to the beans.

Add the cucumber, red bell pepper, cilantro and mint, and toss to combine.

In a small bowl whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, vinegar, cumin, olive oil, salt (if using) and pepper. Toss with salad. Top with the sliced chicken.

Place the lettuce cups on plates. Top with salad and serve. Garnish with extra cilantro. Pass the tortilla chips.

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