Chicken, Black Bean and Avocado Burrito

Sometimes, a girl just needs to eat her avocado . . .and this is a great way to do so.  Every now and then, I just crave them.  Oh so creamy and delicious . . . very underrated fruit!  Here is a quick burrito that comes together easily.  The flavors melt together and is just divine.  

Chicken, Black Bean and Avocado Burrito

Serves 2

Ingredients:

1/2 Cup Shredded Chicken

1/2 Cup Black Beans, rinsed

1 Avocado - Diced

3 TB Salsa

1 TB Ranch Dressing

2-3 TB of Red Onion, diced

2 Large Tortillas (8-10 inch size)

In a large, microwave safe bowl, combine all ingredients except for the tortillas.  Gently stir to combine.  Microwave for 1-2 minutes on high, until thoroughly heated through.  Lay out your tortillas on plates.  Divide the mixture between the two tortillas.  Wrap each tortilla up and enjoy!

Optional:  Instead of enjoying right away, heat a skillet with a little non-stick spray in it.  Add the assembled burritos and cook over medium heat until browned on one side, then flip and brown on the second side.  YUMMO!!

Avocado Salad

Another beautiful day, another reason to enjoy a great salad.  This recipe is slightly adapted from Cook's Country Guacamole Salad.  I slightly modified it to make it work for my family's tastes.  This goes great with a nice juicy steak or along side grilled chicken.  

Avocado Salad

Ingredients

2 Roma Tomatoes, diced

4 Green Onions, sliced

1 Teaspoon Chopped Garlic

1/4 Cup Lime Juice

1/4 Cup Olive Oil

1 Poblano Chili, seeded and sliced into matchsticks

2 or 3 Avacados, pitted, skinned and cubed

1 Tablespoon Dried Cilantro or 1/4 Cup Finely Chopped Fresh Cilantro

1/2 Teaspoon Salt

1/2 Teaspoon White Pepper 

Step 1:  Make the Dressing.  Combine the garlic, lime juice, cilantro, salt and pepper in a large bowl.  Let stand for 5 minutes and then whisk in the oil until well blended.

Step 2:  Toss the Salad.  Add chiles, avocados, tomatoes and green onion to the bowl.  Toss gently to combine.  Season with additional salt and pepper as needed.