Chicken-Grapefruit Salad

From Betty Crocker: The 300 Calorie Cookbook

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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Start to Finish: 1 hour 15 minutes

Makes 6 servings

Dressing
2/3 cup plain fat-free yogurt
1/2 cup finely chopped peeled cucumber
3 tablespoons grapefruit juice
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Salad
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cups red grapefruit sections (2 large grapefruit)
3/4 cup chopped peeled cucumber
1 medium avocado, peeled, pitted, coarsely chopped
5 cups watercress sprigs (2 large bunches) or arugula

In large bowl, mix dressing ingredients with wire whisk or spoon. Add chicken, grapefruit, cucumber, and avocado; gently toss until evenly coated.
Cover and refrigerate about 1 hour or until chilled. Serve on watercress.

Nutrient Analysis for 1 Serving: Calories: 230 (Calories from Fat: 70); Total Fat: 7 g (Saturated Fat: 1.5 g; Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol: 60 mg; Sodium: 150 mg; Total Carbohydrate: 16 g (Dietary Fiber: 3 g; Sugars: 10 g); Protein: 25 g; % Daily Value: Vitamin A: 40%; Vitamin C: 70%; Calcium: 15%; Iron: 6%
Exchanges: 1 Fruit, 3 Lean Meat; Carbohydrate Choices: 1

Recipe used with permission from Betty Crocker The 300 Calorie Cookbook: 300 Tasty Meals for Eating Healthy Every Day, www.wiley.com