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Mediterranean Chicken and White Bean Salad

Mediterranean Chicken and White Bean Salad

156 Ratings
156 Ratings
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Mediterranean Chicken and White Bean Salad
Makes: 4 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$
Preparation Time: 20 minutes

This refreshing salad starts with cooked chicken, white beans, cucumber, and onion with a splash of fresh lemon juice, oil and seasonings for a delicious combination. Try it with tuna and chopped tomatoes for variety.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup skinless cooked chicken (diced into 1/2 inch pieces)
  • 1 can 15.5 ounce low-sodium white beans (drained and rinsed with cold water)
  • 1 cucumber (peeled and diced into 1/2 inch pieces)
  • 1/4 red or white onion (peeled and chopped into 1/2 inch pieces)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil or parsley leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. Put everything in the bowl and gently toss.
  2. Serve right away, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Notes

  • 2 (5-ounce) cans of tuna in water can be used instead of chicken.
  • Great Northern, chickpeas, cannellini, or navy beans can be used.
  • Add 1/2 cup chopped fresh tomatoes.

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Source:

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 297
Total Fat 11 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 32 mg
Sodium 288 mg
Carbohydrates 31 g
Dietary Fiber 8 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 20 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 138 mg
Iron 6 mg
Potassium 820 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 297
Total Fat 11 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 32 mg
Carbohydrates 31 g
Dietary Fiber 8 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 20 g
Minerals
Calcium 138 mg
Potassium 820 mg
Sodium 288 mg
Copper 408 mcg
Iron 6 mg
Magnesium 93 mg
Phosphorus 201 mg
Selenium 11 mg
Zinc 3 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 9 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.3 mg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mcg
Vitamin C 9 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 2 mg
Vitamin K 41 mcg
Folate 105 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 2 mg
Choline 67 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1 cup
Protein Foods 1 ounce
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