Bite with Belkys: Black Bean Salsa Chicken Melt

Harvest Moon Bistro
305-863-0707
102 Curtiss Parkway
Miami Springs, FL  33166

The Chef: Perry Margolis

Black Bean Salsa Ingredients:
1 - 15 oz. can of black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 medium red onion, peeled and finely diced
1 large sweet red pepper, seeded and diced
1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
salt and pepper to taste
juice of one lime

Ingredients:
4 - 7 inch pocketless pitas
1/4 cup caesar dressing
1 lb. cooked chicken breast diced
1 lb. shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 lb. shredded cheddar cheese
Black bean salsa

Directions:
Start by making the salsa. To do that, combine all salsa ingredients in a bowl and toss together. Let stand at least a half hour before serving.

Next, toast one side of the pita bread until crispy brown.
On opposite side of the bread spread caesar dressing.
Top with prepared chicken breast, a layer of black bean salsa, mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
Put pita in oven and broil until cheese melts.
Cut pita into four wedges and serve with Caesar salad.