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Chicken mango spinach salad

Heather Greenbaum, R.D., nu-train

Chicken Mango Spinach Salad

Spring and summer are made for salads. So even if you've been eating salad all winter long, now is the time to experiment with some unique and seasonal ingredients. This particular salad is loaded with vitamins A and C. And the protein from the chicken and the healthy fat from the avocado will leave you feeling satisfied, making this a perfect meal for lunch or dinner.

Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 10 min
Makes: 5 servings, about 2 cups each

1 bag (10 oz.) baby spinach leaves
1 medium mango, peeled, sliced
1 medium avocado, peeled, sliced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
2/3 cup KRAFT LIGHT DONE RIGHT! Raspberry Vinaigrette Reduced Fat Dressing
2 cups cooked chicken strips (about 10 oz.)

Toss spinach with mango, avocado and onion in large bowl. Add dressing; mix lightly. Spoon onto 5 plates. Top with chicken. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information
Serving size: About 2 cups
Calories 290
Total fat 15g
Saturated fat 2.5g
Cholesterol 50 mg
Sodium 390mg
Carbohydrate 21g
Dietary fiber 5 g
Sugars 13g
Protein 19g
Vitamin A 110 % DV
Vitamin C 50% DV
Calcium 8% DV
Iron 15 % DV

Recipe courtesy of foodnetwork.com

Provided by Heather Bauer, a Registered Dietician (RD) specializing in the interrelation between eating habits, metabolism, and lifestyle. Visit nu-train for more tips and tricks and sign up for her monthly newsletter.

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