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Curried Chicken, Green Bean and Almond Salad

3.7

(41)

The almonds and crisp green beans lend good crunch. For a light lunch, serve this with French bread and a fruit salad.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 6

Ingredients

12 ounces green beans, trimmed, halved crosswise
2 cups shredded roasted chicken breast meat (from about 3 chicken breast halves)
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
5 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/3 cup plain nonfat yogurt
3 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook beans in pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Rinse under cold water. Drain well. Transfer beans to large bowl. Add chicken, onion and 4 tablespoons cilantro.

    Step 2

    Stir curry powder in small skillet over medium heat until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Transfer to small bowl. Whisk in yogurt, mayonnaise and lime juice. Add dressing to chicken mixture; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with almonds and remaining 1 tablespoon cilantro. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: calories
231; total fat
7 g; saturated fat
1 g; cholesterol
78 mg.
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
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