Sweet Onion, Apple and Chicken Salad
" 3 cups (about 1 pound) diced, unpeeled sweet red apples
" 2 cups diced cooked chicken breast
" 1 cup coarsely chopped Vidalia onion
" 1 cup sliced celery
" 1/4 cup dark raisins
" 1/4 cup chopped toasted* walnuts
" Creamy Apple Dressing (recipe follows)
* To roast walnuts: Place in a dry pan over low heat, stirring
frequently, until golden, about 5 minutes.
In a large serving bowl place apples, chicken, Vidalia Onion,
celery, raisins and walnuts. Top with Creamy Apple Dressing; toss
to coat. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready
to serve.
YIELD: 4 portions, 8 cups
Creamy Apple Dressing
" 1/2 cup plain lowfat yogurt
" 1/4 cup reduced-calorie mayonnaise
" 1/4 cup frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed
" 1 tablespoon lemon juice
" 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
" 1/8 teaspoon ground blackpepper
In a small bowl combine yogurt, mayonnaise, apple juice concentrate,
lemon juice, salt & pepper.
YIELD: about one cup
Per portion: 387 calories, 30 mg protein, 40 gm carbohydrate,
13 gm fat, 885 mg sodium, 79 mg cholesterol
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