This lower calorie and lower carbohydrate recipe is a great option for a light lunch or dinner. It is full of lean protein, healthy fats, fruits and vegetables, which are all health-promoting foods. This recipe is appropriate for individuals trying to lose weight, manage their blood glucose or are following a heart-healthy diet. It is easily customizable based on your taste preferences and can be adapted based on the food available in your home.

Ingredients


Romaine-lettuce - 6 leaves Chicken - 3oz canned or pouch chicken chunks Celery - 2 stalks, chopped Apple - ½ medium apple chopped Nuts - ¼ cup chopped walnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds Yogurt - 2 Tablespoons non-fat greek yogurt Mustard - 2 teaspoons dijon mustard Salt - to taste (optional) Pepper - to taste (optional)

Instructions

Step 1
Transfer chicken chunks (in a pouch or canned) into mixing bowl
Step 2
Chop ½ small apple and transfer to bowl
Step 3
Chop 2 stalks of celery and transfer to bowl
Step 4
Chop ¼ cup nuts (or use seeds as they are) and transfer to bowl
Step 5
Mix together
Step 6
Add 2 Tablespoons of nonfat Greek yogurt to bowl
Step 7
And 2 teaspoons of dijon mustard to bowl
Step 8
Mix together
Step 9
Serve on romaine lettuce leaves or butter lettuce leaves . Enjoy!

Notes

  • This recipe also pairs with tuna instead of chicken. 
  • If you’re watching your sodium intake, try baking and chopping a chicken breast instead of using canned sodium.
  • You can also check the nutrition facts label for an option with less sodium. 
  • Mustard can have a sneaky amount of sodium in it, so check the nutrition labels for a lower sodium option. 
  • If you’re out of apples, cut grapes are another great fruit to add in. 
  • To avoid wasting food, pair the other half of your apple with your favorite nut butter for an afternoon snack. 
  • If you don’t have large leaf lettuce, you can top the chicken salad on arugula, spinach or whole wheat bread. 
  • If you’re not a fan of walnuts, you can swap out for your favorite nut instead. 

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