Thu, May 24 2012

Tasty Chicken Potato Green Bean Salad

A summer picnic favourite - this salad is both light and refreshing!
Ingredients
1/3 C. coarsely chopped fresh parsley 3 Tbs. red wine vinegar 1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice 1 Tbs. whole-grain Dijon mustard 1 Tbs. extravirgin olive oil 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1 garlic clove, minced Salad: 1 lb. small red potatoes 1 tsp. salt 1/2 lb. diagonally cut green beans 2 C. cubed cooked chicken (about 8 oz.) 2 Tbs. chopped red onion 1 10 oz. pkg. gourmet salad greens (about 6 C.)
Nutrition Information
Serving Size 1 (264g) Recipe makes 4 servings Calories 254 Calories from Fat 75 (29%) Amount Per Serving %DV Total Fat 8.3g 12% Saturated Fat 1.8g 8% Monounsaturated Fat 4.3g Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g Trans Fat 0.0g Cholesterol 52mg 17% Sodium 1125mg 46% Potassium 749mg 21% Total Carbohydrate 24.1g 8% Dietary Fiber 4.0g 16% Sugars 1.9g Protein 20.9g 41%
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To prepare dressing, combine first 8 ingredients, stirring well with a whisk.

To prepare salad, place potatoes in a saucepan; cover with water. Add 1 tsp. salt to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until almost tender. Add beans, and cook an additional 4 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender. Drain. Rinse with cold water; drain well. Quarter potatoes. Place the potatoes, beans, chicken, onion, and greens in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing; toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.

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