Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Almond, Chicken and Asparagus Salad
Whitesnake picked up this recipe from our local gym. It makes 4 servings and is perfect for those who are trying to cut down on calories while still enjoying a healthy, tasteful dish. The recipe features a good source of protein and nutrients that truly benefit those who are trying to watch their diet.
Ingredients
1/4 cup mayo, low calorie
2 cups asparagus tips
lettuce leaves
1/4 tsp curry powder
1/8 tsp fresh ground pepper
2 cups boneless chicken breast, skinless, cooked and chopped
2 tbsp toasted and sliced almonds
1/2 cup of capsicum, chopped and seeded
1/4 cup yoghurt. plain and non-fat
1/4 cu choped cilantro
1 tsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt
Prep
Steam asparagus tips for about 2 mins, until crisp-tender.
In a medium bowl, combine mayo, curry powder, salt and yoghurt. Whisk together unti creamy.
Add chicken, ciantro, asparagus and almonds.
Dish up on fresh lettuce leaves.
Hope you enjoy
Love KB
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This recipe is a contribution to Mouthwatering Monday , Tuesdays At The Table What's Cookin' Wednesdays and It's A Keeper Thursdays
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8 comments:
This looks really good. I love asparagus but have never used it in a salad before.
Thanks so much for the comment on my blog! (I am new to blogging so comments are a big encouragement to me.)
Elizabeth
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Asparagus is so wonderful! Miriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters
I don't eat it very often but it's great in salads.
I'll do that!
sounds so fresh and light, but FILLING...yhum!
You're right.
Will do.
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