Creamy Chicken Salad
This is an excellent salad and is so easy to make. It is only 261
calories per cup which makes it nice.
Recipe By : Kristi Abernathy, Lewistown, Montana
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time:
Categories : Salads and Dressings
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 cup cooked small ring pasta
1 cup halved seedless red grapes
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
3 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon grated onion
1 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 cup reduced-fat whipped topping
1/4 teaspoon salt
Lettuce leaves, optional
In a large bowl, combine the chicken, pasta, grapes, oranges, celery,
almonds and onion. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, whipped topping
and salt. Add to the chicken mixture; stir to coat. Serve in a lettuce-lined
bowl if desired.
Recipe Author: Kristi Abernathy, Lewistown, Montana
Recipe Source: Taste of Home Comfort Food Diet Cookbook
Author Note: I modified the original recipe for this chicken salad to make
it healthier. The ingredients are so flavorful that my changes didn't take
away from the taste. This refreshing salad never lasts long at our house.
Even if I double the recipe, my husband asks, "Why didn't you make more?"
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