Thai Chicken Salad

 

This is a healthier version of the exotic entrée salad, chock full of fiber and veggies. Add some dried chilli pepper flakes if you want something with a bit more kick!

  • 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked
  • 2 cups whole wheat linguine noodles, cooked
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 2 cups coleslaw or shredded cabbage
  • 1 red pepper, sliced
  • 1 small red onion, diced
  • ½ cup slivered almonds
  • Low fat Thai or Sesame Dressing

    1. In a large salad bowl, combine the cooked noodles, lettuce, carrots, coleslaw, pepper and onion. Pour ¼ cup of dressing over salad. Stir until well-coated and let sit for 10 min.

    2. Slice the chicken into strips and mix into salad. Serve over a bed of romaine lettuce. Garnish with slivered almonds. Add dressing to taste.


Serves 4 meal sized salads.

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