Chicken and Tomato Salad

Chicken and Tomato Salad

1 c. bulgur 1 c. diced tomatoes

2 c. chicken, diced 3 T. fresh basil, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced 1 T. fresh mint, chopped

1/3 c. olive oil 3 T. red wine vinegar

Salt & Pepper to taste

Cook the bulgur in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, 20-25 minutes. Drain & set aside to cool. In a large bowl, combine the cooled bulgur, tomatoes, chicken, basil, mint & garlic. Lightly toss, then add oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parsley.

Black Bean and Ramen Salad

Black Bean & Ramen Salad

1 pkg ramen noodles 2 T. cilantro, chopped

1 ½ c. black beans, cooked 3 T. red wine vinegar

1 red & yellow pepper, cut in strips 1 T. oil

¼ onion, sliced 2 T. Dijon mustard

Remove flavor packet from ramen noodles. Partially break noodles and cook according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water & drain again. Combine noodles with beans, peppers, onion & cilantro. Combine vinegar, oil & mustard with flavor packet from noodles. Shake well, pour over salad & toss to mix