SBD style chicken salad

Submitted by Karyl Lee

"This recipe is created with the basic principles of the South Beach Diet in mind: control the fats, don't add sugars, eat lots of veggies, and enjoy your food!"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1⁄2 cup diced celery
• 1⁄3 cup diced onion, of choice
• 1 medium cooked chicken breast (about 4 oz)
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (or alternate)
• 2 tablespoons low-fat sour cream
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon dill
• fresh lime juice (tsp)
• salt and black pepper

directions

1. Dice the veggies into a bowl.
2. Shred the chicken with a fork, pulling against the grain of the meat, so it"flakes".
3. Mix the dressing elements together and check for the salt and pepper.
4. Mix the salad dressing with the chicken and veggies.
5. Let stand in refrigeration for 30 minutes or more.
6. Serve over leafy greens.
7. Serves 2.

Reviews

[snazzycook]

This is an excellent recipe. Had it for lunch and I really enjoyed it. Thanks Karyl Lee.

 

[Claudia Dawn]

The basil gives it a unique taste. I also added alfalfa sprouts simply because I had some on hand. Thanks Karyl Lee!

 

[evewitch]

I thought the basil, dill, and lime juice made this salad truly unique. I also liked all the veggies - a great, healthy twist on traditional chicken salad.

 

[Karyl Lee]

size error on the chicken breast, should be 8 oz. Elves will fix it soon!