Orange Chicken Salad
Fresh fruit and the subtle orange dressing characterize this pretty-as-a-picture salad.
Ingredients
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1 medium pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks (3 cups)
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2 cups cubed cooked chicken (10 ounces)
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2 oranges, peeled, halved, and sliced
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1 cup seedless green grapes, halved
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1 cup sliced strawberries
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1 kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced
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Lettuce leaves (optional)
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1/3 cup fat-free cream cheese
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1/2 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
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1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
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2 tablespoons orange juice
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1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds
Directions
1.
For dressing, in small mixing bowl combine cream cheese, low-fat vanilla yogurt, orange peel, orange juice, and nutmeg. Stir until smooth. Cover and chill until serving time.
2.
In a large bowl combine pineapple chunks, chicken, orange slices, grapes, strawberries, and kiwi fruit. Toss gently to mix.
3.
Line six salad plates with lettuce, if desired. Spoon mixture onto salad plates. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with almonds. Makes 6 servings.
Make-Ahead Tip
Prepare dressing up to 24 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
Nutrition information
Calories 275, Total Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 48 mg, Sodium 142 mg, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 22 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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