Monday, July 2, 2012

Simply Healthy Chicken Salad


SIMPLY HEALTHY CHICKEN SALAD

This recipe is very simple and only 7 ingredients. To be honest, the next time I make this recipe, I will be using a fully cooked rotisserie chicken and shred it at home. That would make the prep time on this chicken salad about 5 minutes.

Ingredients:
  • 1 large chicken breast, cooked and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise 
  • 1/2 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 tablespoon spicy mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

Seriously, just combine and serve!

Yields 4 servings at around 115 calories per serving. Serve with bread, crackers or lettuce just don't forget to include those extra calories.

Pineapple Chicken Salad


PINEAPPLE CHICKEN SALAD


This is my favorite chicken salad recipe....EVER! It is fast, inexpensive and absolutely delicious. Try it for yourself and tell me what you think.


Ingredients:


  • 1 chicken breast quarter, cooked and cubed
  • 1 cup matchstick-cut carrots
  • 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise/ miracle whip
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • dash of salt
  • dash of  black pepper
  • cup crushed pineapple in juice, drained 
Directions:

This is where is gets easy. Combine all the ingredients, chill for 20 minutes and serve with your favorite bread, crackers or with lettuce.

This yields 4 servings at 129 calories per serving.  Do not forget to include your bread, etc with the calorie total. HINT. Sara Lee has 45 calorie per slice bread. This makes your sandwich a whopping 219 calories.