Chicken Salad with Green Beans and Walnuts

A tasty, low calorie salad ideal for summer picnics.

Serves 4

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups (1-inch) cut green beans (about 1 pound)
  • 2 cups ready-to-eat roasted, skinned, boned chicken breasts (about 2 breasts), chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons walnuts, toasted, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation: Steam beans, covered, 6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain.

Combine beans, chicken, parsley, nuts, and mint in a large bowl. Combine vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl; stir well with a whisk. Pour over bean mixture; stir well.

NUTRITION FACTS
Serv. Size: Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups

Amount Per Serving

Cals: 146 From Fat: 36%

Total Fat: 5.9g

Cholesterol: 35mg

Sodium: 446mg

Total Carb: 8.6g

Dietary Fiber: 2.8g

Sugars: na

Protein: 16.1g

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