Light Lemon-Dijon Chicken Salad

Light Lemon-Dijon Chicken Salad

Enjoy this lighter version of a chicken Caesar salad.

Prep Time

20

Minutes

Total Time

20

Minutes

Makes

4

servings

Lemon-Dijon Dressing
1/4
cup reduced-fat mayonnaise or salad dressing
2
tablespoons lemon juice
2
teaspoons Dijon mustard
1
clove garlic, finely chopped
Salad
4
cups shredded romaine lettuce
2
cups shredded cooked chicken breasts
1/4
cup sliced drained sun-dried tomatoes in oil
1
hard-cooked egg, chopped
2
medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons)
1/4
cup shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired
  1. In small bowl, beat all dressing ingredients with wire whisk until well blended.
  2. On individual serving plates, arrange lettuce, chicken, tomatoes and egg. Spoon dressing over top. Sprinkle with onions and cheese.
Makes 4 servings
Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
Health Twist
Slash the fat to just 4 grams per serving by using fat-free mayonnaise instead of reduced-fat.
How-To
To shred romaine lettuce, after washing and drying leaves, stack a pile of leaves on a cutting board. With a sharp knife, cut leaves crosswise into thin strips. Measure 4 cups lightly packed shreds for this salad.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)
  • Calories 210
    • (Calories from Fat 100),
  • Total Fat 11g
    • (Saturated Fat 2g,
    • Trans Fat 0g),
  • Cholesterol 115mg;
  • Sodium 250mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 6g
    • (Dietary Fiber 1g,
    • Sugars 3g),
  • Protein 23g;
Percent Daily Value*:
    Exchanges:
    • 0 Starch;
    • 0 Fruit;
    • 1/2 Other Carbohydrate;
    • 0 Skim Milk;
    • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
    • 0 Milk;
    • 0 Vegetable;
    • 0 Very Lean Meat;
    • 3 Lean Meat;
    • 0 High-Fat Meat;
    • 1/2 Fat;
    Carbohydrate Choices:
    • 1/2;
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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