Yummy, here goes a way to get your protein while eating your fruit and vegetables at the same time. Grandmother would be happy even though there isn’t any squash in this! This recipe does allow for some creativity when it comes to expanding on the vegetables and fruit. In particular apples sounds like a good idea, but hey, use your imagination!
All-American Chicken Blueberry Salad Platter
Set this salad up as an appetizer or alongside the main dish. It would also make a nice light lunch. Great way to use leftover chicken or even turkey!
- 1/3 cup bottled vinaigrette dressing
- 1 tbsp orange marmalade
- 1 tbsp reduced fat mayonnaise
- 2 cup chicken breast (cooked and cubed)
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (Suggest fresh over frozen for this recipe)
- 2 small scallions (sliced)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 4 large hearty whole grain bread (toast right before plating)
- 4 slices iceberg lettuce (cut crosswise through center of head)
- 8 to 12 slices tomatoe (crosswise slice)
Preparation Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine vinaigrette, marmalade, and mayonnaise
- Set aside 2 tablespoons
- Stir chicken, blueberries, red pepper, and scallions into remaining dressing in the bowl
- Add salt and pepper to taste
Plating
- Place one slice toast on each of 4 dinner plates
- Divide salad onto toast
- Arrange lettuce and tomatoes beside sandwich and drizzle with reserved dressing
Per Portion: Calories 410 Protein 32 g Carbohydrate 36 g: Fat 16 g Fiber 6 g Calories from Fat 34%