Chicken Broccoli Toss

Name: Chicken Broccoli Toss
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 4 cups fresh broccoli florets; 3 cups torn romaine; 2 cups sliced cooked chicken breast; 1 medium apple, chopped; 1/2 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing; 1/4 cup pecan halves, toasted; 2 tablespoons golden raisins

Lots of color and a nutty crunch give this interesting toss real appeal. The fruit, veggie and chicken medley is a favorite of Marie Hattrup, a field editor from Sparks, Nevada.

Ingredients

4 cups fresh broccoli florets
3 cups torn romaine
2 cups sliced cooked chicken breast
1 medium apple, chopped
1/2 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
1/4 cup pecan halves, toasted
2 tablespoons golden raisins

Directions

Place broccoli in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse in cold water; pat dry with paper towels.
Divide romaine among four salad plates. In a bowl, combine the chicken, apple and broccoli; drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Spoon onto romaine. Sprinkle with pecans and raisins.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 248 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 507mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 5g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fruit.

Originally published as Chicken, Apple, Broccoli Toss in Taste of Home April/May 2006