CHICKEN, PEACH AND WALNUT SALAD

I first posted this recipe 11-years-ago. It is still a good salad recipe so I thought I would repost it with a couple of notes. 1. I would change the mayonnaise to olive oil mayonnaise (just healthier in my opinion).2. I would omit the raisins. I do not like raisins so that probably influences my opinion but since I don't eat chicken, I guess it doesn't matter.

This recipe works for diabetics because of the carb to protein ratio and the 3 grams of fiber per serving. Remember there is basically no nutritional value in iceberg lettuce so it is best not to use it as a substitute for the mixed spring greens.

2 cups cubed or shredded cooked chicken breast
2 fresh peaches (medium sized), peeled and chopped coarse
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup mayonnaise (fat-free preferred)
1 tsp curry powder
8 cups packaged spring salad greens
In a medium mixing bowl combine the chicken, peaches, raisins, walnuts, mayonnaise, and curry powder. Gently toss to combine ingredients until coated.

Place salad greens on salad plates and top with the chicken mixture.

This is a file photo of a similar salad used for reference only..

Yield: 4 servings
Per serving with 1/2 cup chicken mixture and 2 cups salad greens: 277 calories, 19 g carbs, 26 g protein, 3 g fiber, 12 g (1 g sat) fat, 57 mg cholesterol, 295 mg sodium Note: This analysis figured using fat-free mayonnaise!
Diabetic exchanges: 3 lean meats, 1 1/2 fat, 1 starch