Great Northern Chicken Salad
Wild rice, sweet-tart cranberries and tender mixed greens make this a memorable chicken salad.Ingredients
- 4 servings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 package (1 pound, 4 ounces) All Naturalâ„¢ Boneless Skinless Split Chicken Breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 sweet onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cooked wild rice
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup low-fat mayonnaise
- 2 cups mixed salad greens
Directions
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon pepper and the salt. Cook, turning occasionally, for about 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned and thoroughly cooked. Transfer chicken to plate to cool.
- Meanwhile, in a separate medium skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes or until caramelized. Add garlic; stir for about 1 minute. Transfer to plate to cool.
- Stir together rice, onions and garlic, cranberries, mayonnaise, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper in medium bowl.
- Cut cooked chicken into 1-inch strips.
- To assemble salads, spread a layer of greens on 4 salad plates. Top with rice mixture; arrange chicken strips over the top.
Tips
Before preparing this recipe, cook the wild rice according to package instructions. Two-thirds cup uncooked rice will yield 2 cups cooked. Accompany the salads with crusty rolls and strips of Cheddar cheese.
Substitutions/Variations
1 teaspoon jarred minced garlic may be used in place of freshly minced garlic. If you prefer, grill the chicken.
Nutritional Information
PER SERVING • Calories 364 • % Calories from Fat 26% • Total Fat 11g • Saturated Fat 3g • Cholesterol 90mg • Sodium 543mg • Total Carbohydrate 36g • Dietary Fiber 3g • Sugars 14g • Protein 32g • % DAILY VALUE • Vitamin A 8% • Vitamin C 9% • Calcium 2% • Iron 5% • DIETARY EXCHANGES • Starch/Bread 1 • Very Lean Meat 4 • Fat 1 1/2 • Vegetable 1 • Fruit 1
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