CITRUS BEAN (OR CHICKEN) SALAD

2 cans of garbanzo or black beans - rinsed (or 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts)

3 cups leaf lettuce, torn

1/2 cup green onion, sliced

1/2 green or red bell pepper, chopped

1 (10.5 oz) can mandarin oranges, drained (or equivalent of fresh oranges, sliced)

1/2 cup shelled sunflower seeds (or slivered almonds)

1/2 cup Swiss or mozzarella cheese, grated

1 tablespoon olive oil

3 tablespoons orange juice concentrate

1 tablespoon vinegar

Saute beans if desired; cool.  (if using chicken:  Saute until cooked through; cool.)  Combine chicken, lettuce, green onion, oranges, seeds or nuts, and cheese in a large bowl.  Mix oil, orange juice concentrate, and vinegar.  Let sit for 5 minutes.  Pour over salad; toss lightly.

Yield:  4-6 servings