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Chicken, Mango and California Avocado Salad
Nutritional Highlights (per serving)
170
Calories
9
g
Total Fat
12
g
Total Carbs
12
g
Protein
25
mg
Cholesterol
Ingredients
Serves:
8
| 2 | Tbsp. | orange juice |
| 2 | Tbsp. | white wine vinegar |
| 2 | Tbsp. | chopped fresh basil |
| 2 | tsp. | chopped fresh mint |
| 1 | cloves garlic, finely minced | |
| 3/4 | tsp. | kosher salt |
| 1/3 | tsp. | freshly ground black pepper |
| 1 1/2 | Tbsp. | Extra virgin olive oil |
| 2 | cups | shredded chicken |
| 2 | ripe, Fresh California Avocados, peeled, seeded and cut into ½-inch dice | |
| 1 | ripe mango, peeled, seeded and cut into ¼-inch dice | |
| 32 | endive leaves (from about 4 medium-size heads) |
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the orange juice, vinegar, basil, mint, garlic, salt and pepper until combined.
- In a slow, steady stream, add the oil, whisking constantly, until creamy and emulsified.
- Add the chicken, avocado and mango and stir gently to combine.
- Divide the mixture evenly between the endive leaves. Serve.
Note: This recipe also can serve as a topping for a green salad or filling for a wrap.
*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.
Copyright © 2011, Liz Weiss, MS, RD & Janice Newell Bissex, MS, RD
NUTRITION INFORMATION
PER SERVING
Calories 170
Total Fat 9 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 1.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Total Carbs 12 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugar 6 g
Protein 12 g
Cholesterol 25 mg
Sodium 135 mg
Potassium 460 mg
(Nutrition information is for 4 filled endive leaves)
Vitamin A 602 IU; Vitamin C 22 mg; Calcium 28 mg; Iron 1 mg; Vitamin D 2 IU; Folate 73 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.1 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 10%; Vitamin C 35%; Calcium 2%; Iron 4%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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