Thursday, July 19, 2012

Tropical Chicken Salad Wrap




1 (10 oz) can Premium Light Chunk Chicken in water or

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and chopped

1 (8 oz) can pineapple tidbits in juice, drained

1 (10 oz) can mandarin oranges in juice or light syrup, drained & chopped

1 large celery stalk, chopped coarsely

¼ medium red onion, chopped

3 Tbsp light mayo

1/8 tsp ground ginger or curry powder (optional)

4 (6-inch) whole wheat tortillas

1 cup dark green lettuce (like Romaine) or fresh spinach leaves



1) In a medium bowl, mix together chicken, pineapple, mandarin oranges, celery, onion and mayo. (Add spices if desired).

2) Place a tortilla on a plate. Put ¼ cup lettuce in the center of the tortilla.

3) Spoon ¼ of the chicken salad mixture down the center of the tortilla.

4) Roll up and enjoy!



Nutrition Facts, per serving: 300 calories, 6g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 30mg cholesterol, 470mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate, 3g dietary fiber, 21g protein

Good source of Vitamin C and Dietary Fiber

Pyramid Servings: 1 oz. grains, 1 cups fruit, 2 oz. meat & beans

Cooking Tip: This chicken salad is also good served in a wheat pita bread half or over a bed of spring greens.

Nutrition Note: Eating fruit provides health benefits — people who eat more fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet are likely to have a reduced risk of some chronic diseases such as stroke, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and certain cancers and they maintain healthier body weights. Fruits provide a powerhouse of nutrients with few calories, fat or sodium. Adult should try to consume 2 cups of fruit daily.


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