Most store-bought chicken salad is made with lots of mayonnaise. But our recipe loses much of the mayo but not the great taste.
RECIPE
Chicken Salad With Grapes and Pecans
Serving size: About 1 cup
Ingredients:
12 ounces cooked chicken breast, coarsely chopped
2/3 cup seedless green grapes, quartered
1/3 cup pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup light canola mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Black pepper
2 large whole wheat pitas, halved
Directions:
1. Combine the chicken, grapes, pecans, mayonnaise, tarragon, salt, and pepper to taste in a large bowl and mix well.
2. Add the chicken mixture to each of the pita halves and serve.
Nutrition:
380 calories, 17g fat (1.5g saturated), 500mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate, 4g fiber, 31g protein