Strawberry Spinach Chicken Salad Recipe

This entree salad, which uses ingredients that are low on the glycemic index, is not only delicious but may also help you feel fuller longer.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 small boneless, skinless chicken breast, cooked, cooled, diced (6 oz.; 1 cup)
• 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
• 4 cups baby spinach
• 1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
• 1/4 cup reduced-fat blue cheese crumbles
• 1 tsp. white balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp. olive oil
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 2 Tbsp. sliced almonds

DIRECTIONS

1. Place chicken in very large salad bowl. Add strawberries and spinach. Toss gently.
2. Combine buttermilk and cheese in small bowl. Use a fork to mash cheese into buttermilk. Stir in vinegar, oil, salt and pepper. Just before serving, pour dressing over salad. Toss gently but well. Sprinkle with almonds.

Makes 2 (3½-cup) entree servings.

Nutritional information per serving:

300 calories, 12.5 g total fat, 33 g protein, 15 g carbohydrates, 77 mg cholesterol, 413 mg sodium, 4.5 g dietary fiber.