Chicken Salad with Walnuts
(makes 12 servings)
| 5 | pounds (2,400 g) skinless, boneless chicken breasts |
| 3/4 | cup (150 g) nonfat sour cream |
| 3/4 | cup (150 g) nonfat mayonnaise |
| 2 | tablespoons (30 ml) white wine vinegar |
| 4 | celery ribs, strings removed, and cut into small dice |
| 1/4 | cup (12 g) chopped fresh tarragon |
| extra tarragon for garnish |
- Poach the chicken breasts in simmering broth until cooked through, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise and vinegar.
- Combine the chicken and dressing. (Can be made ahead and refrigerated to this point 1 day in advance.)
- Before serving, add the celery, walnuts, tarragon and pepper to taste. Place mixture in a large serving bowl. Garnish with tarragon.
| Per 1/2-cup serving: | 271 calories (19% calories from fat), 46 g protein, 6 g total fat (0.9 g saturated fat), 7 g carbohydrates, 1 g dietary fiber, 111 mg cholesterol, 253 mg sodium |
| Diabetic exchanges: | 6 very lean protein, 1/2 carbohydrate (bread/starch) |
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