GREEN SALAD WITH CHICKEN AND HOMEMADE DIJON VINAIGRETTE

2 tbsp champagne or rice vinegar

4 tsp Dijon mustard
dash of salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
10 cups torn Bibb or Boston lettuce
1 rotisserie chicken, skinned, shredded
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Whisk together the vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper in a small mixing bowl. Gradually add the oil while whisking. Whisk until blended well.

In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce, chicken, cheese and almonds. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.

Yield: 8 servings
Per serving: 275 calories, 17 g (4 g sat) fat, 4 g carbs, 1 g fiber, 26 g protein
Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 1/2 fat
Note: Remember olive oil is good healthy fats

Adapted from an old TOH recipe