Chicken Salad

One way we can include our daily proteins is in salads. This recipe I’m going to share can be consumed as a light lunch or for dinner, and it has the added advantage of including fruit and fat, which makes it quite complete.

Approximate Nutritional Content: 1 cup

• Calories: 247 kcal.

• Grams of fat: 15 gr. equals 3 fat servings

• Grams of carbohydrates: 12 gr. equals 1 carbohydrate/fruit serving

• Grams of protein: 16 gr. equals 2 protein servings

Note: nutritional information may vary according to the type and quantity of ingredients used.

Ingredients:

• 1-1/2 cup cooked chicken, cubed

• 1/2 cup celery, diced

• 2 cups apple, cubed

• 3/4 cup grapes, seedless, halved

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise

• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Preparation:

• In a large deep bowl, combine the chicken, celery, apples, and grapes.

• Add the mayonnaise, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Mix well until all ingredients are coated.

• Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

Enjoy!!