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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