Honey-Mustard Chicken Spinach Salad

  Salads

This is a variation on a recipe I found in a magazine for those with diabetes. Serve it with whole grain bread for a tasty meal.

Honey-Mustard Chicken Spinach Salad

Average Rating: 4

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
YIELD: 2 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cubed cooked chicken breast
  • 3/4 cup seedless red grapes, halved
  • 1/2 cup chopped water chestnuts
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • Dash pepper
  • 1/4 cup fat-free honey Dijon salad dressing
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup shredded smoked Swiss cheese
  • 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped walnuts

Instructions

  • 1. In a small bowl, combine the chicken, grapes, water chestnuts, lemon zest and pepper. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Divide spinach between two plates; top with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and walnuts.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 323 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 473mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 3g fiber), 28g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
4 lean meat, 1-1/2 fruit, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

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