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Pineapple Avocado Chicken Salad

Pineapple Avocado Chicken Salad on a plate
Makes: 4 Servings
Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Delicious sandwich, wrap, or pita filling featuring chunks of avocado, pineapple, and chicken. Avocado helps make a creamy, luscious dressing.

Ingredients

  • 1 avocado (divided)
  • 2 tablespoons non-fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
  • 1 large red bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots (about 2 carrots)
  • 1/2 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1 green onion, sliced
  • 2 cups cooked, cubed chicken breast (about 8 oz.)
  • 4 6-1/2 inch whole wheat pita pockets (or 8 4-inch pita pockets)

Directions

  1. Mash 1/2 avocado in a small dish; add yogurt, rice vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  2. Cut remaining avocado into small chunks and mix together with pineapple, bell pepper, carrots, cabbage, green onion, and chicken.
  3. Add dressing; mix gently.
  4. Fill pita pockets and serve.

Notes

Serve with 8 ounce non-fat milk.

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Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 436
Total Fat 10 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 67 mg
Sodium 558 mg
Carbohydrates 61 g
Dietary Fiber 10 g
Total Sugars 9 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 31 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 51 mg
Iron 4 mg
Potassium 771 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 436
Total Fat 10 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 2 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 67 mg
Carbohydrates 61 g
Dietary Fiber 10 g
Total Sugars 9 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 31 g
Minerals
Calcium 51 mg
Potassium 771 mg
Sodium 558 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 4 mg
Magnesium 102 mg
Phosphorus 360 mg
Selenium 59 mg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 185 mcg
Vitamin B6 1.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.2 mcg
Vitamin C 68 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 2 mg
Vitamin K 29 mcg
Folate 97 mcg
Thiamin 0.5 mg
Riboflavin 0.3 mg
Niacin 11 mg
Choline 88 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Fruit 1/4 cups
Grains 4 ounces
Protein Foods 2 1/2 ounces
Vegetables 3/4 cups
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