A Drum Roll Please........

Yes, a Drum Roll............. not for the tons of weight I lost.  Nope, but one can wish.  I only lost a pound again this week for a grand total of two pounds so far.  No drum roll needed for that.

This is why ....   Ashley made this most awesome salad for us for dinner last night.   I'm trying to eat more fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and less carbohydrates.  This salad fits the bill very nicely.

One small bit and I announced it was delicious.  I loved the taste and consistency of the dressing.  It's colorful and filling.

Here's the recipe, with it's official and very creative name.

FRUIT AND CHICKEN SALAD

PREP TIME:  25 MINUTES

CHILL:  2 - 4 HOURS 

1/2 CUP FAT-FREE DAIRY SOUR CREAM (WE USED 1/3 FAT)

1/2 CUP FAT-FREE MAYONNAISE OR SALAD DRESSING (WE USED LIGHT MAYO)

1 TABLESPOON FROZEN ORANGE JUICE CONCENTRATE, THAWED

1/8 TEASPOON GROUND GINGER

DASH OF GROUND RED PEPPER (WE DIDN'T HAVE ANY)

3 GREEN ONIONS, SLICED (1/3 CUP)

2 CUPS THINLY SLICED CELERY

1 1/2 CUPS SEEDLESS RED OR GREEN GRAPES HALVED (WE USED RED)

1 1/2 CUPS CHOPPED COOKED CHICKEN

1/2 CUP DRIED APRICOTS, CUT INTO SLIVERS

4 LETTUCE LEAVES (WE USED ROMAINE)

2 PLUM TOMATOES, THINLY SLICED

1 CUCUMBER, THINLY SLICED

1) FOR DRESSING, STIR TOGETHER THE SOUR CREAM, MAYONNAISE OR SALAD DRESSING, ORANGE JUICE CONCENTRATE, GINGER AND RED PEPPER.  STIR IN GREEN ONIONS.

2) IN A LARGE BOWL TOSS TOGETHER CELERY, GRAPES, CHICKEN AND APRICOTS; STIR IN THE DRESSING.  COVER AND CHILL FOR 2 TO 4 HOURS.

3) TO SERVE, LINE 4 SALAD PLATES WITH LETTUCE LEAVES.  ARRANGE TOMATOES AND CUCUMBER ON TOP OF LETTUCE.  TOP WITH CHICKEN MIXTURE.

MAKES 4 SERVINGS.

NUTRITION FACTS PER SERVING:  264 CALORIES, 3 G TOTAL FAT, 44 MG CHOLESTEROL, 511 MG SODIUM, 40 G CARBOHYDRATE, 5 G FIBER, 21 G PROTEIN.

** OF COURSE THIS IS FOR THEIR RECIPE BEING FOLLOWED EXACTLY, NOT WITH MY UPGRADES OF SLIGHTLY HIGHER FAT INTAKE.

This recipe is from the Better Homes and Gardens, New Diabetic Cookbook!