Diabetic Recipes
Sesame Chicken Salad
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
Salad
- 2 cups chopped roasted chicken without skin
- 1 (10 ounce) package torn mixed European-style or Italian-blend salad greens
- 1 (8 3/4 ounce) can whole baby corn, drained and halved crosswise
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup sliced radishes
Dressing
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar or white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Garnishes
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seed, toasted*
- Finely shredded radish (optional)
- Orange slices (optional)
Instructions
Salad
- Combine the chicken, salad greens, baby corn, green onions and radishes in a large salad bowl.
Dressing
- Combine the orange juice, vinegar, oil, and pepper in a screw-top jar. Cover and shake well.
- Refrigerate for up to 3 days; shake before using.
- Transfer salad to individual bowls.
- To serve, pour dressing over salad mixture, tossing lightly to coat.
Garnishes
- Sprinkle each serving with sesame seed.
- Garnish with finely shredded radish and orange slices if desired.
Notes
* To toast sesame seeds, cook and stir in nonstick skillet over medium heat for about 1 minute or just until lightly golden. Watch closely so they don't burn. Remove from heat and transfer to a bowl to cool completely.
Nutrition
Per serving: 154 cal., 7 g total fat (2 g sat. fat., 25 mg calcium, 96 mg sodium, 6 g carb, 2 g fiber, 15 g pro
Exchanges: 1/2 vegetable, 2 meat, 1/2 fat