Apricot Chicken Salad (Low Fat)

Name: Apricot Chicken Salad (Low Fat)
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: yogurt, non-fat; apricot preserves (jam); lemon juice; cayenne pepper; chicken meat, cooked; red grapes; almonds; tarragon leaves; salt and black pepper

Submitted by sean

The sweetness of apricot preserves is brightened with lemon and balanced by a bit of cayenne pepper with some toasted nuts for added texture. This recipe is lightened by replacing the typical mayo with yogurt and delivers a cleaner taste on the palate.

YIELD

6 servings

PREP

10 min

COOK

0 min

READY

10 min

Ingredients

⅓

CUP YOGURT, NON-FAT
greek style 0% fat

CUP APRICOT PRESERVES (JAM)
or peach preserves *

TEASPOON LEMON JUICE

TEASPOON CAYENNE PEPPER

CUPS CHICKEN MEAT, COOKED
shredded(x)

CUP RED GRAPES
halved *

CUP ALMONDS
slivered, toasted(x) *

TABLESPOONS TARRAGON LEAVES
fresh chopped

X SALT AND BLACK PEPPER
to taste *

Directions

Mix the yogurt, preserves, lemon juice, and cayenne in small bowl until combined.

Toss the chicken, grapes, almonds, and tarragon together in large bowl.

Add mayonnaise mixture and toss until coated.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Will keep refrigerated, covered, for up to 2 days.

* not incl. in nutrient facts

Comments

Nutrition Facts

86g

Amount per Serving

Calories 150 33% of calories from fat

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g 8%

Saturated Fat 2g 8%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 63mg 21%

Sodium 68mg 3%

Total Carbohydrate 1g 1%

Dietary Fiber 0g 0%

Sugars g

Protein 42g

Vitamin A 2% • Vitamin C 2%

Calcium 4% • Iron 7%

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