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Chicken Salad Niçoise
by the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine

Chicken Salad Niçoise Photo
Chicken Salad Niçoise
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients:
1
pound chicken tenders

1/2
cup red onion wedges (about 1 small)

Fresh spinach leaves (optional)

2
cups whole green beans, cooked and chilled

2
cups cubed red potatoes, cooked and chilled

2
cups halved cherry tomatoes

1
can (15-1/2 ounces) Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained

Herb and Mustard Dressing (recipe follows)



Preparation:
1.
Spray medium nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Add chicken; cook and stir 7 to 10 minutes or until chicken is browned and no longer pink in center. Cool slightly; refrigerate until chilled.

2.
Spray small nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Add onion; cook and stir over low heat about 15 minutes or until onion is caramelized. Cool to room temperature.

3.
Place spinach, if desired, on plates. Top with chicken, onion, green beans, potatoes, tomatoes and Great Northern beans. Drizzle with Herb and Mustard Dressing. Serve immediately.



Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: 1/6 of total recipe
Sodium 103 mg
Protein 23 g
Fiber 3 g
Carbohydrate 42 g
Cholesterol 40 mg
Saturated Fat 1 g
Total Fat 5 g
Calories from Fat 16 %
Calories 301
Dietary Exchange:
Vegetable 1
Starch 2
Meat 2


Herb and Mustard Dressing
Yield: Makes about 2/3 cup
Ingredients:
1/4
cup water

3
tablespoons balsamic or cider vinegar

1-1/2
tablespoons Dijon mustard

1
tablespoon olive oil

1
teaspoon dried basil

1
teaspoon dried thyme

1
teaspoon dried rosemary

1
small clove garlic, minced



Preparation:
1.
In small jar with tight-fitting lid, combine all ingredients; shake well. Refrigerate until ready to use; shake before serving.



Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: 1 tablespoon dressing
Sodium 28 mg
Protein <1 g
Fiber <1 g
Carbohydrate 4 g
Cholesterol <1 mg
Saturated Fat <1 g
Total Fat 3 g
Calories from Fat 62 %
Calories 45
Dietary Exchange:
Free Free


This recipe appears in: French



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