Lentil Chicken Salad Recipe

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A great way to use lentils is in this satisfying salad. Besides the combination of textures, the tasty ingredients blend well with the creamy dressing. It merited a blue ribbon and praise from all the tasters at our church fair.

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Lentil Chicken Salad Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 4-6 Servings

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Ingredients

2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
1 cup cooked lentils
1 cup diced cooked chicken
1 cup diced celery
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chunky salsa
4 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, salsa, onions and lemon juice. Pour over salad; toss gently to coat. Serve immediately. Yield: 4-6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 435 calories, 38 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 34 mg cholesterol, 291 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 11 g protein.

Originally published as Lentil Chicken Salad in Country Woman September/October 2002, p31