Three-Apple Chicken Salad |
|
 |
Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
|
Total Antioxidant Capacity: 3,300. Prep: 25 minutes (plus 30 minutes for chilling); Cook: 25 minutes. Three different apple varieties and pecans pump up the antioxidants in this tasty salad. Ingredients:
4 (4-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken-breast halves |
3/4 cup diced gala apple (about 1/4 pound) |
3/4 cup diced red delicious apple (about 1/4 pound) |
1/2 cup diced granny smith apple (about 3 ounces) |
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery |
3 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted |
1/4 cup light mayonnaise |
2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream |
1 1/2 teaspoons stone-ground mustard |
1 teaspoon minced fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper |
Directions:
1. Place chicken in a small saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand 15 minutes. Drain, cool, and coarsely chop chicken.
2. Combine chicken, apples, celery, and pecans in bowl; toss gently to coat.
3. Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, tarragon, salt, and pepper. Pour dressing over chicken mixture; toss gently to coat. Cover; chill at least 30 minutes.
|
|