Creamy Chicken Salad

By jenknoll

Nutritional Analysis: One 1-cup serving equals 261 calories, 13 g fat (0 saturated fat), 38 mg cholesterol, 307 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 11 g protein.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
• 1 cup cooked small ring pasta
• 1 cup halved seedless red grapes
• 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
• 3 celery ribs, chopped
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 1 tablespoon grated onion
• 1 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
• 1 cup reduced-fat whipped topping
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Lettuce leaves, optional

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, pasta, grapes, oranges, celery, almonds and onion.

2. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, whipped topping and salt. Add to the chicken mixture; stir to coat. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired. Yield: 6 servings.