Spicy Thai Chicken Salad Recipe

Spicy Thai Chicken Salad

Yield:

5 servings (serving size: about 3 cups)

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Calories 152

Caloriesfromfat 21 %

Fat 3.5 g

Satfat 0.8 g

Monofat 1.2 g

Polyfat 1.1 g

Protein 19 g

Carbohydrate 11.7 g

Fiber 3.7 g

Cholesterol 44 mg

Iron 3.1 mg

Sodium 595 mg

Calcium 85 mg

Salad:

2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast (about 1 pound)

2 cups red bell pepper strips

1 cup sliced celery

1 cup thinly sliced red onion

1 cup sliced cucumber

1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves

1 (7-ounce) package Italian-blend salad greens

Dressing:

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons fish sauce

1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

1 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

To prepare salad, combine first 7 ingredients in a bowl.

To prepare dressing, combine lemon juice and remaining ingredients, stirring with a whisk. Drizzle the dressing over salad, and toss well.

May 2003