Recipe for Jerk Chicken Salad 
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Yield:
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Ingredients:
Amount Ingredient
For jerk seasoning: ----------------
4 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp allspice
4 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
----------------- For dressing: ----------------
2 tbl fresh lime juice
2 tbl Dijon mustard
3 tsp canola oil, divided use
1 tbl water
----------------- For salad: ----------------
3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
4 x scallions sliced ( 1/2 cup)
1 cup cubed fresh papaya, seeds removed
1 cup drained and rinsed canned black beans
1/2 sm head romaine lettuce, torn into small pieces (about 5 cups)
2 stalk celery, sliced (1 cup)
1 x green bell pepper, sliced (1 cup)
2 tbl chopped fresh cilantro
1 med tomato, cut into wedges
Instructions:
Instructions: To prepare seasoning: Mix thyme, allspice, sugar and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.

To prepare dressing: Whisk lime juice and mustard in a separate bowl. Add 2 teaspoons canola oil and water. Blend well. Set aside.

To prepare salad: Remove fat from chicken and dip into spice mixture, making sure all sides are covered.

Heat remaining teaspoon oil in a small non-stick skillet on medium high.

Saute chicken 1 minute. Turn and saute 1 minute more. Reduce heat to medium, cover with a lid and cook 5 minutes. While chicken cooks, mix scallions, papaya and black beans and add to dressing. Toss well.

To finish: Place lettuce on individual dinner plates. Sprinkle celery and green pepper on top. Spoon dressing over vegetables. Slice chicken into strips and place on top of salad. Sprinkle cilantro on top and place tomato wedges around the edges. Serve with rolls.

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