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  • 10-18-2007 8:27 AM
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    • rebecca_drake
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    Southwestern Chicken Salad

    Found this on a low fat cooking site... tried it last night on a bed of lettuce and it was pretty tastey!

     

    • 1/4 Cup fat-free mayonnaise
    • 1/4 Cup plain, non-fat yogurt, drained
    • 1 tsp lime juice
    • 1 1/2 tsp cumin, or to taste
    • 2 Cups copped cooked skinless chicken breast
    • 1/2 Cup chopped red pepper
    • 1/2 Cup black beans, drained & rinsed
    • 1/2 Cup sweet corn, thawed in frozen, or drained if canned
    • 1/4 Cup red onion, finely chopped
    • 1 medium tomato, chopped
    • ****I also added some cilantro for a lil extra kick

     

    PREP:

    In a small bowl, blend mayo, yogurt, lime juice, and cumin.  In a separate bowl, combine chicken, pepper, black beans, sweet corn, red onion, and tomato.  Stir in dressing.  Serve on a bed of spinach leaves or make a wrap using a low fat, whole wheat tortilla.

    Serves 4.

    Per Serving: Calories 166, Calories from Fat 16, Total Fat 1.9g (sat 0.3), Cholesterol 51mg, Sodium 245mg, Carbohydrate 14.6g, Fiber 2.7g, Protein 22.8g.

     

  • 02-02-2008 10:54 PM In reply to
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    • JessicaFroehlich
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    Re: Southwestern Chicken Salad

    This sounds so good. I'm going to try this.

    Thanks,Jessica

  • 02-16-2008 3:44 PM In reply to
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    Re: Southwestern Chicken Salad

    This recipe was so yummy and filling! I changed a couple of things. Instead of mayo, I used fat free sour cream and also added cilantro to the dressing. I had it on top of romaine lettuce with guacamole, some reduced fat cheese, salsa, and some crumbled up tortilla chips (Guiltless Gourmet are the best - only 120 calories and 3 g fat for 18 chips!). This "salad" was so delicious and very filling!! 

    For lunch this coming week, I am going to try it inside a whole wheat tortilla with guacamole, salsa, and cheese. 

    Starting Weight: 177 Current Weight: 170 Goal Weight: 130 Start Date: 02/07/2008
  • 02-17-2008 7:21 PM In reply to
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    Re: Southwestern Chicken Salad

    Wow this sounds really good!  I LOVE a good southwestern salad, so I will have to try it!  But I wonder now, is it better to try with the mayo or the sour cream?  I don't use either very often, and not sure which is a better choice? 

    Are the Guiltless Gourmet chips usually sold in the chip aisle, or in the health food aisle?  Seems like I've seen this before?  I MISS eating chips now and then!

    Anyway, I sure cant wait to try this :)  Thanks for sharing!

  • 02-17-2008 7:30 PM In reply to
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    Re: Southwestern Chicken Salad

    I really liked it with the fat free sour cream, but you can compare the nutritional content of the two and see which is better.  I just didn't have any fat free mayo and don't use it, so I didn't want to buy a whole jar just for this recipe.

    In my grocery store, the Guiltless Gourmet chips are on the health food isle where they have the organic products.  They are really good.

    Let me know what you decided about the sour cream vs. mayo and how you liked the dish!

    Starting Weight: 177 Current Weight: 170 Goal Weight: 130 Start Date: 02/07/2008
  • 02-26-2008 11:10 AM In reply to
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    • simplygramma
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    Re: Southwestern Chicken Salad

    I soooo miss mexican food. This sounds good! I am going to try it! Thanks so much.

    Glenda

  • 03-11-2008 2:33 PM In reply to
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    • athinnerme2008
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    Re: Southwestern Chicken Salad

    Thanks for posting this recipe. I desperatly needed a change.

  • 03-22-2008 1:34 AM In reply to
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    • auja278
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    Re: Southwestern Chicken Salad

    This really sound delicious.  I think I will try it also.  Tomorrow is my second check in day.  I hope I have lost a few pounds.

     

  • 03-22-2008 1:39 AM In reply to
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    • auja278
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    Re: Southwestern Chicken Salad

    Every now and then I eat the Lays Baked potato chips.  That is usually my treat, since I don't eat French Fries anymore. But I will look for those Guiltless Chips.

  • 07-20-2008 3:10 PM In reply to
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    • wg6530
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    Re: Southwestern Chicken Salad

     I like this recipe.  Thanks for posting it.

    Wendy

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