CURRIED CHICKEN TOSSED SALAD

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Curry and basil pack plenty of flavor into this lightly dressed salad Irene Tetreault of South Hadley, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 cups water
2 cups cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
1/2 cup julienned carrot (2-inch strips)
4 cups mixed salad greens
2 cups coarsely chopped spinach
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
5 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon thinly sliced green onion
1 teaspoon honey
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
3/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a small nonstick skillet, bring water to boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 1 minute. Add carrots; cover and boil 1-1/2 to 2 minutes longer. Drain and immediately place asparagus and carrots in ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, spinach, chicken and blanched vegetables. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients. Serve with salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 378mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges