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Chicken, Pear, and Parmesan Salad

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SERVINGS: 4 (about 2-1/2 cup) servings

CARB GRAMS PER SERVING: 26

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be858 says:

Most of these recipes you use fish as the main source of protein. What about 16 diabetic meals that ...... more

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

Servings: 4 (about 2-1/2 cup) servings
Calories306
Total Fat (g)11
Saturated Fat (g)3
Monounsaturated Fat (g)6
Polyunsaturated Fat (g)1
Cholesterol (mg)64
Sodium (mg)343
Carbohydrate (g)26
Total Sugar (g)18
Fiber (g)4
Protein (g)26
Vitamin A (DV%)0
Vitamin C (DV%)25
Calcium (DV%)14
Iron (DV%)12

Diabetic Exchanges

Fruit (d.e.)1.5
Vegetables (d.e.)1
Lean Meat (d.e.)3.5
Fat (d.e.)1

2	tablespoonscider vinegar or white wine vinegar
2	tablespoonsolive oil or canola oil
1	tablespoonhoney
1/4	teaspoonsalt
1/4	teaspoonground black pepper
5	cupstorn fresh spinach leaves
2	cupsshredded or chopped cooked chicken breast
2	pears, cored and cut into cubes
1/2	of a smallred onion, thinly sliced
1/4	cupdried cranberries or raisins
1	ounceParmesan cheese, shaved

1. In a small screw-top jar combine vinegar, oil, honey, salt, and pepper. Cover and shake well.

2. In a large salad bowl combine greens, chicken, pears, onion, and, cranberries. Drizzle dressing over salad, tossing to coat evenly. Top with cheese. Makes 4 (about 2-1/2 cup) servings

Easy version: Omit vinegar, oil, honey, salt and pepper; use 1/3 cup bottled light balsamic salad dressing instead; use a 5-ounce package baby spinach leaves; use refrigerated or frozen chopped cooked chicken and pre-shredded Parmesan cheese.

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be858 wrote:

Most of these recipes you use fish as the main source of protein. What about 16 diabetic meals that contain no fish. There are a few of us that can not eat fish due to allergies. You can put flax on things to replace the Omega 3 you are not getting. Please come up with more creative recipes.

8/16/2010 11:47:02 AM Report Abuse

mark85christine wrote:

My family loves this salad. I don't make it with the chicken and just use it as a side dish. I use canola oil and cider vinegar and it is delicious every time. Sometimes I use half romaine and half spinach. Dress the salad right before you are going to eat it -- leftovers are very soggy.

3/10/2010 11:26:30 AM Report Abuse