Sweet and Savory Chicken Salad

6 cups mild salad greens, such as Romaine
1 cup bitter salad greens, such as radicchio, arugula or watercress
1 cup sliced carrots
1/4 cup sliced scallions (green onions)
1 cup chopped ripe tomato
1 cup fig slices or other sweet fruit, such as berries, pineapple or pears
1/4 cup cheese crumbles*
2 cups grilled chicken chunks*
1/4 cup raspberry vinaigrette*

Rinse and dry salad greens and mix together in a large salad bowl. Peel and thinly slice carrots, and add. Rinse and slice scallions, using all white parts and enough tender green parts to make 1/4 cup. Add to bowl.

Chop tomato (no need to peel), and add along with fruit and cheese. Toss well to evenly distribute ingredients. Divide salad among 4 dinner plates and top with chicken. Pass vinaigrette at the table.

Sweet and Savory Chicken Salad

This recipe is almost a formula, as greens, fruits and cheeses can be mixed at will. A sprinkle of nuts on top is nice, too. If we’re in a hurry or if there’s a sale we’ll use prewashed bagged salad greens for an especially easy meal.

Sweet and Savory Chicken Salad

Feel Good About: Omit the cheese and use a fat-free dressing for a guilt-free salad.

Approximate Values Per Serving: 278 calories (47% from fat), 15 g fat (4 g saturated), 66 mg cholesterol, 26 g protein, 12 g carbohydrates, 4 g dietary fiber, 227 mg sodium

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