Lemon Blueberry Chicken Salad

Savor the taste of summer all year round with this quick and easy low calorie chicken salad. The secret ingredient -- lemon flavored yogurt!

Yield: 4 (1/4 cup) servings

Preparation Time: 15 min; Cook Time: 30 min

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups (10 ounces) lowfat lemon flavored yogurt

2 Tablespoons reduced fat mayonnaise

2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries

2 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts

3/4 cup sliced celery (about 3 stalks)

1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions (about 6)

1/2 cup diced red bell pepper

Salt to taste

Freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Nutrition Facts

Yield: 4 (1/4 cup) servings

Approximate Nutrient Content per serving:

Calories: 247

Calories From Fat: 54

Total Fat: 6g

Saturated Fat: 2g

Cholesterol: 63mg

Sodium: 188mg

Total Carbohydrates: 22g

Dietary Fiber: 3g

Protein: 26g

Calcium: 15% Daily Value

Please Note: Nutritional values listed may vary from final results depending on actual measurements, products and brands used to prepare the recipe.

Directions:

In a medium bowl, combine yogurt and mayonnaise. Mix in blueberries (saving a few for garnish) chicken, celery, green onions and bell pepper. Mix gently.

Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate to let flavors blend for at least 30 minutes.

Serving Idea:
Serve over endive or other salad greens with reserved blueberries and lemon sliced, if desired.

Image and Recipe Courtesy of Midwest Dairy Association

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