| Chicken Salad Niçoise
1 pound chicken tenders
1/2 cup red onion wedges (about 1 small)
Fresh spinach leaves (optional)
2 cups whole green beans, cooked and chilled
2 cups cubed red potatoes, cooked and chilled
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
Herb and Mustard Dressing (recipe follows)
Spray medium nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray; heat over medium heat until
hot
Add chicken; cook and stir 7 to 10 minutes or until chicken is browned and no longer pink in
center
Cool slightly; refrigerate until chilled
Spray small nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until
hot
Add onion; cook and stir over low heat about 15 minutes or until onion is
caramelized
Cool to room temperature
Place spinach, if desired, on plates
Top with chicken, onion, green beans, potatoes, tomatoes and Great Northern
beans
Drizzle with Herb and Mustard Dressing
Serve immediately
Herb and Mustard Dressing
Makes about 2/3 cup
Ingredients
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons balsamic or cider vinegar
1-1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 small clove garlic, minced
In small jar with tight-fitting lid, combine all ingredients; shake well
Refrigerate until ready to use; shake before serving
Food exchange 2 Starch 1 Vegetable 2 Meat
(1/6 of total recipe)
Calories 301 Calories from Fat 16 % Total Fat 5 g Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 40 mg Carbohydrate 42 g Fiber 3 g Protein 23 g Sodium 103 mg
Courtesy Diabetic Cooking
Serves 6 |