California Chicken Salad

It's hard to believe this crisp and creamy salad from The Sonoma Diet is so low calorie!

Start to finish: 35 minutes

1 lb. cubed cooked chicken breast
2 Granny Smith apples, cored and chopped
1 c. chopped celery (2 stalks)
1/2 c. chopped green onions
2 tbsp. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 c. light dairy sour cream
1/4 c. red wine vinegar
3 tbsp. mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/4 c. chopped walnuts, toasted
6 c. torn mixed salad greens

In a large bowl combine chicken, apples, celery, green onions, and parsley. Stir in sour cream, red wine vinegar, mayonnaise, kosher salt, and pepper. Stir walnuts into chicken mixture. Divide greens among 6 serving plates; top with chicken mixture.

6 servings

Nutrition Facts per serving: 258 calories, 12 g. total fat (2 g. saturated fat), 70 mg. cholesterol, 288 mg. sodium, 11 g. carbohydrates, 3 g. fiber, 26 g. protein.

©2006 Dr. Connie Guttersen, R.D., Ph.D.

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