Heart Healthy
A combination of two kinds of salads, this no-cook recipe is fresh, sweet, crunchy and creamy! Try it for lunch or as a light dinner entrée.
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Apple and Walnut Chicken Salad with Green Salad
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Servings:
4
Ingredients
For the Chicken Salad:
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1/4 cup yogurt -
2 tablespoons mayonnaise -
1/4 teaspoon Italian spice blend -
2 cups chicken breast OR -
20 ounces white meat chicken -
3 tablespoons walnuts -
1/2 cup grapes OR -
dried fruit -
1
For the Green Salad:
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1 head lettuce -
1/2 medium cucumber -
1 large tomato -
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil -
1 tablespoon red vinegar, white vinegar, or lemon juice
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
Chicken Salad
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In a large bowl, using a fork, stir together the yogurt, mayonnaise, and Italian seasoning until combined. -
Add the chicken, chopped apple, grapes, and walnuts. Stir to combine.
Green Salad
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In a large bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, cucumber, and tomato. -
In a small bowl, whisk together the oil and vinegar. Pour over the salad, tossing to coat. -
Transfer the salad greens to plates. Spoon the chicken salad onto the greens.
Cooking Tip: If you prefer sweeter flavors, grab a red apple, such as a Gala or Fuji. If sour-tart, tangy flavors are more your thing, pick a green one, like a Granny Smith. Chopped apple usually turns brown very quickly, but the yogurt in the chicken salad will prevent that from happening.
Keep it Healthy: Combining a little light mayonnaise with fat-free, plain yogurt is a great way to create a healthier creamy salad dressing.
Tip: When nuts are on sale, buy more than you need. Freeze them in an airtight, resealable freezer bag for up to six months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
Protein
FiberNutrition Facts
| Calories | 272 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 13.0 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.0 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 73 mg | |
| Sodium | 334 mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5 g | |
| Sugars | 11 g | |
| Protein | 24 g | |
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Servings:
4
Ingredients
For the Chicken Salad:
-
1/4 cup yogurt -
2 tablespoons mayonnaise -
1/4 teaspoon Italian spice blend -
2 cups chicken breast OR -
20 ounces white meat chicken -
3 tablespoons walnuts -
1/2 cup grapes OR -
dried fruit -
1
For the Green Salad:
-
1 head lettuce -
1/2 medium cucumber -
1 large tomato -
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil -
1 tablespoon red vinegar, white vinegar, or lemon juice
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
Chicken Salad
-
In a large bowl, using a fork, stir together the yogurt, mayonnaise, and Italian seasoning until combined. -
Add the chicken, chopped apple, grapes, and walnuts. Stir to combine.
Green Salad
-
In a large bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, cucumber, and tomato. -
In a small bowl, whisk together the oil and vinegar. Pour over the salad, tossing to coat. -
Transfer the salad greens to plates. Spoon the chicken salad onto the greens.
Cooking Tip: If you prefer sweeter flavors, grab a red apple, such as a Gala or Fuji. If sour-tart, tangy flavors are more your thing, pick a green one, like a Granny Smith. Chopped apple usually turns brown very quickly, but the yogurt in the chicken salad will prevent that from happening.
Keep it Healthy: Combining a little light mayonnaise with fat-free, plain yogurt is a great way to create a healthier creamy salad dressing.
Tip: When nuts are on sale, buy more than you need. Freeze them in an airtight, resealable freezer bag for up to six months.