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Taos Chicken Salad
Taos Chicken Salad
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients:
3flour or corn tortillas, cut into 1/4-inch strips
Nonstick cooking spray
1pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into strips
6cups bite-size pieces assorted salad greens
2oranges, peeled and cut into segments
2cups peeled jicama strips
1can (15-1/2 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1cup cubed red bell pepper
1/2cup sliced celery
1/2cup sliced green onions with tops
Lime Vinaigrette (recipe follows)
Preparation:
1.Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray tortilla strips lightly with cooking spray; place in 15X10-inch jelly-roll pan. Bake about 10 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally. Cool to room temperature.2.Spray medium nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Add chicken; cook and stir about 15 minutes or until no longer pink in center. Refrigerate until chilled.3.Combine greens, oranges, jicama, beans, bell pepper, celery and green onions in large bowl; add chicken. Drizzle with Lime Vinaigrette; toss to coat. Serve immediately; garnish with tortilla strips.
Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: 2-1/3 cups chicken salad with vinaigrette and 8 to 10 tortilla strips
Fiber
3 g
Carbohydrate
40 g
Cholesterol
68 mg
Saturated Fat
2 g
Total Fat
10 g
Calories from Fat
24 %
Calories
349
Protein
27 g
Sodium
468 mg
Dietary Exchange:
Vegetable
1
Starch
2
Meat
3
Lime Vinaigrette
Yield: Makes about 3/4 cup
Ingredients:
3tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
3tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt
3tablespoons orange juice
2tablespoons lime juice
2tablespoons white wine vinegar
2tablespoons water
1tablespoon sugar
1teaspoon chili powder
1/2teaspoon onion powder
1/2teaspoon ground cumin
Preparation:
1.In small jar with tight-fitting lid, combine all ingredients; shake well. Refrigerate until ready to use; shake before using.
Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: 1 tablespoon vinaigrette
Fiber
Carbohydrate
2 g
Cholesterol
Saturated Fat
Total Fat
Calories from Fat
10 %
Calories
10
Protein
Sodium
5 mg
Dietary Exchange:
Free
Free
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