Yum! Sweet California Chicken Salad

Become a member | Learn more | Member sign in   March 02, 2015 Hungry for more information that will make your weight loss journey easier and fun? "Like" The New Sonoma Diet on Facebook for daily food and eating tips! Yum! Sweet California Chicken Salad This fresh salad will bring some pizzazz to your day. Apples and walnuts add a dash of sweetness to this tasty treat. START TO FINISH: 35 minutes MAKES: 6 servings Ingredients: 1 pound cooked chicken breast, cubed 2 Granny Smith apples, cored and chopped 1 cup chopped celery (2 stalks) 1/2 cup chopped green onions 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/4 cup light dairy sour cream 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 3 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted 6 cups torn mixed salad greens Instructions: In a large bowl combine chicken, apples, celery, green onions, and parsley. Stir in sour cream, red wine vinegar, mayonnaise, kosher salt, and pepper. Stir walnuts into chicken mixture. Divide greens among 6 serving plates; top with chicken mixture. Nutrition Facts per serving: 258 cal., 12 g total fat (2 g sat. fat), 70 mg chol., 288 mg sodium, 11 g carb., 3 g fiber, 26 g pro. Members Get More! Sign Up Now! Tomorrow:  Beat the Cravings Cycle  Enjoying this newsletter? Sign up for other free newsletters. More from The New Sonoma Diet!   Connie's Tip of the Day A Low-Fat Dairy Fix Lightened versions of sour cream, yogurt, and many varieties of cheese can be a good way to get your dairy without all the saturated fat. Look for low-fat cottage, cream, ricotta, and even feta cheeses in your local market, and remember to use cheese sparingly on The New Sonoma Diet. Your Sonoma Diet Tools   500 Recipes   Wine Guide   Online Dietitians   Weight Tracker   Message Boards   Shopping Lists