Chicken: Cherry Chicken Salad

Source: Bridges Healthy Cooking School

This has the most flavor when served at room termperature

Ingredients

  • 2 c. cubed cooked chicken (or turkey)
  • 1/2 dried cherries (or cranberries)
  • 1/4 c. chopped sliced almonds (or pecans/walnuts)
  • 1/2 c. chopped celery
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • lettuce or spinach leaves
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Dressing

  • 1/2 c. low-fat mayonnaise (Kraft with olive oil)
  • 1/4 c. plain yogurt
  • 1 Tbls. fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 t. dried oregano

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine chicken, cherries, nuts, celery and onions; mix well.

In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon juice, oregano and pepper; pour over chicken mixture. Mix gently.

Refrigerate, covered 1-2 hours before serving. Season with additional oregano, salt and pepper, if desired.

Serve on lettuce or large spinach leaves.