Creamy Chicken Salad with Yogurt and Apples

Serves 4 to 6

Prepare this salad ahead of time and serve chilled, if you like. Spoon into avocado halves and serve with whole wheat crackers for a refreshing lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons nonfat milk
Salt and pepper to taste
1 pound cooked skinless, boneless chicken breast, chopped
3/4 cup finely chopped celery
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 granny smith apple, cored, peeled and chopped

Method

Put cottage cheese, lemon juice, mustard, honey, yogurt, milk, salt and pepper into the blender and purée until smooth; set aside.

Put chicken, celery, onions and apples into a large bowl. Pour over cottage cheese mixture and stir gently to coat. Serve immediately or cover and chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Per serving (about 7oz/204g-wt.): 210 calories (35 from fat), 4g total fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 80mg cholesterol, 510mg sodium, 9g total carbohydrate (1g dietary fiber, 7g sugar), 34g protein

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