ALMOND-DILL CHICKEN SALAD (LOWFAT AND VERY LOW GI)

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Almond-Dill Chicken Salad (Lowfat and Very Low GI) image

From "The Good Carb Cookbook", posted for safe-keeping. Note: you can substitute 3 (6oz) cans of chicken breast (drained) for the fresh chicken. Cook times = refrigeration time.

Provided by Treewoman

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups diced cooked chicken or 2 cups cooked turkey breast
8 ounces water chestnuts, drained and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds
1/4 cup sliced scallion
1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise or 1/3 cup light mayonnaise
1/4 cup nonfat sour cream or 1/4 cup light sour cream
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill weed or 1 teaspoon dried dill
1/8 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • Place the chicken, water chestnuts, celery, almonds and scallions in a large bowl and toss to mix well.
  • Put the mayonnaise, sour cream, dill and white pepper in small bowl and stir to mix well.
  • Add the mayonnaise mixture to the chicken mixture and toss to mix well. Stir in a little more mayonnaise if the mixture seems too dry.
  • Cover the salad and chill for at least 2 hours before serving. Use as a sandwich filling, serve over a bed of fresh greens, or use to fill a cantaloupe or avocado half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.6, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 37.4, Sodium 162.3, Carbohydrate 15.5, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 4.4, Protein 15.3

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