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Roasted Carrot and Chicken Salad
Recipe Tip
Carrots Get an A
Carrots are rich in vitamin A, which can help maintain healthy skin and prevent infections.
Source
The Sugar Solution Cookbook (2006) p. 206
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Roasted Carrot and Chicken Salad

Taste the magic of balance! Tender chunks of carrot are the perfect counterpoint to the lingering, nutty flavor of crunchy pistachios. From Prevention Healthy Cooking.
Prep Time:20 min
Start to Finish:25 min
makes:4 servings

1lb large carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch diagonal slices (2 cups)
1tablespoon packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2teaspoon salt
1/2teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin slices (about 12 oz)
1/4cup snipped fresh chives or sliced scallion greens
1tablespoon + 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1medium shallot, thinly sliced
2cups baby arugula
1bunch watercress, tough stems removed
1 1/2cups halved red seedless grapes
2tablespoons unsalted shelled chopped pistachios
1.Heat oven to 325°F. Spray 11x 9-inch rectangular baking pan and a rimmed baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray.
2.Place carrots in baking pan. Sprinkle with sugar, 1 teaspoon of olive oil and 1/8 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. Toss to coat well. Roast, stirring several times, 25 minutes or until carrots are tender and lightly golden at edges.
3.About 5 minutes before carrots are done, place chicken in a mound on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon of the oil, and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of the chives, and 1/8 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. Toss to mix. Arrange in a single layer. Roast, turning once, 5 to 7 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut. Remove carrots and chicken from oven; let cool a few minutes.
4.Meanwhile, in salad bowl, mix vinegar, shallot, the remaining oil, 2 tablespoons chives, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Let stand 5 minutes or more to blend flavors.
5.Just before serving, add arugula, watercress and grapes to the vinegar mixture tossing to coat greens and grapes. Spread out on large platter. Top with carrots, chicken and any juices. Sprinkle with pistachios. Serve warm.

Nutritional Information
1 Serving: Calories 310 (Calories from Fat 100); Total Fat 12g (Saturated Fat 2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 50mg; Sodium 410mg; Total Carbohydrate 28g (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 20g); Protein 22Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 270%; Vitamin C 30%; Calcium 15%; Iron 10Exchanges: 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 3 Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
MyPyramid Servings 2 oz-equivalents Meat & Beans, 1 1/2 c Vegetables, 2 tsp Fats & Oils, 1/2 c Fruits
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