Spring is here! Time for some simple Salads!
- On May 01, 2014
- By Lindsay
- In Appetizers, Entrees, Quick and Easy, Recipes, Salad/Vegetables, Sides
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Try these quick and easy recipes and take advantage of the fresh ingredients this season!
Creamy Chicken Salad with Greek Yogurt
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| Serves | 6 |
| Prep time | 15 minutes |
| Website | www.fitsugar.com |
This is a quick and easy chicken salad recipe that can be served over a fresh batch of mixed greens without all of the extra fat and calories!
Per serving: 2oz protein equivalents, 1/2 serving fruit, 1 tsp fat.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, poached
- 1/4 cup fat free plain Greek Yogurt
- 1/3 cup apples, chopped
- 1/3 cup grapes, halved
- 1/3 cup celery, chopped
- 1/4 cup almonds, slivered
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| Roughly dice poached chicken breasts and place in a large bowl. Mix in Greek yogurt until coated evenly.Add celery, apple, grapes, and almonds to the bowl and mix. Refrigerate before serving. | |
Loaded Broccoli Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing
| Serves | 6-8 |
| Prep time | 15 minutes |
| Meal type | Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish |
| Misc | Pre-preparable, Serve Cold |
| By author | Lindsay Lawes, MS, RD |
This broccoli salad couldn't be any easier! Great for spring and summer BBQ's!
Add grilled chicken for extra protein if desired.
Per serving: 1 serving vegetable, 1/2 serving fruit, 1 tsp fat/oil
Ingredients
- 4 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup fat free plain greek yogurt
- 1 green apple, diced
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/3 cup raisins
- 1/4 roasted sunflower seeds
- 1/3 cup cashews, lighty chopped
- 1/4 fresh cilantro, chopped
- salt and black pepper to taste
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| Combine all ingredients except cilantro in large bowl and mix. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. Top with cilantro. | |
