Blueberry Chicken Salad
“This excellent combination goes together quickly in the morning to take for lunch or makes a nice light salad for a summer supper,” says Kari Caven from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.4 ServingsPrep: 15 min. + chilling
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
- 3/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup diced sweet red pepper
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 3/4 cup (6 ounces) lemon yogurt
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Bibb lettuce leaves, optional
Directions
- Set aside a few blueberries for garnish. In a large bowl, gently
- combine the chicken, celery, red pepper, onions and remaining
- blueberries. Combine the yogurt, mayonnaise and salt; drizzle over
- chicken mixture and gently toss to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Serve on lettuce-lined
- plates if desired. Top with reserved blueberries. Yield: 4 servings.
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Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 277 calories, 11 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 60 mg cholesterol, 441 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 23 g protein.
Wine: Light-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon