Lentil Chicken Salad
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.4-6 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 15 min.
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.
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Nutrition 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.
Wine: Full-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier.