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3 ratings : 1 review

Toasted Almond Chicken Salad

A fresh take on chicken salad. From Prevention Healthy Cooking.

Prep Time:15 min

Start to Finish:30 min

makes:4 Servings

3	small chicken breast halves
3	stalks celery, sliced
1	bunch fresh chives, finely chopped
1/2	cup low-fat plain yogurt
1/4	cup light sour cream
1 1/2	teaspoons dried tarragon leaves
2	tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
	Salt, if desired
	Freshly ground black pepper, if desired
1	bag (10 oz) mixed salad greens

1.	Spray skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 4 minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. Remove from heat and let chicken stand at least 10 minutes until cool enough to handle. Chop chicken into small pieces.
2.	In large bowl, mix chicken and remaining ingredients except salad greens. Serve chicken salad on salad greens.

Nutritional Information

1 Serving: Calories 170 (Calories from Fat 50); Total Fat 6g (Saturated Fat 2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 55mg; Sodium 125mg; Total Carbohydrate 8g (Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 5g); Protein 22g % Daily Value*: Vitamin A 80%; Vitamin C 20%; Calcium 15%; Iron 10% Exchanges: 0 Other Carbohydrate; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 2 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 1 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1/2 MyPyramid Servings: 2 oz-equivalents Meat & Beans, 1 1/4 c Vegetables
*% Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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1 Review

This salad was delicious!! It was quick and easy and had great flavor. I've never tried tarragon, but I'm happy that i used it. It added a lot of flavor. It's also sooo nutritious.
Posted at 8:00 PM on July 9 2007 by , Hinsdale IL