Chicken, Pear, and Parmesan Salad
From: Diabetic LivingThis quick main-dish dinner salad is tossed with a simple and slightly sweet honey vinaigrette dressing.
Servings: 4 (about 2-1/2 cup) servings
Total: 25 mins
Ingredients
2 tablespoons cider vinegar or white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil or canola oil
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
5 cups torn fresh spinach leaves
2 cups shredded or chopped cooked chicken breast
2 pears, cored and cut into cubes
1/2 of a small red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup dried cranberries or raisins
1 ounce Parmesan cheese, shaved
Directions
1. In a small screw-top jar combine vinegar, oil, honey, salt, and pepper. Cover and shake well.
2. In a large salad bowl combine greens, chicken, pears, onion, and, cranberries. Drizzle dressing over salad, tossing to coat evenly. Top with cheese. Makes 4 (about 2-1/2 cup) servings
Easy version
Omit vinegar, oil, honey, salt and pepper; use 1/3 cup bottled light balsamic salad dressing instead; use a 5-ounce package baby spinach leaves; use refrigerated or frozen chopped cooked chicken and pre-shredded Parmesan cheese.
Omit vinegar, oil, honey, salt and pepper; use 1/3 cup bottled light balsamic salad dressing instead; use a 5-ounce package baby spinach leaves; use refrigerated or frozen chopped cooked chicken and pre-shredded Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 306, Total Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Monounsaturated Fat 6 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Sodium 343 mg, Carbohydrate 26 g, Total Sugar 18 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 26 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 25%, Calcium 14%, Iron 12%. Exchanges: Vegetable 1, Fruit 1.5, Lean Meat 3.5, Fat 1.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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this is THE BEST recipe for dinner with the family.......it is delicous!!!!! =]
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