| The hot days of summer are definitely here. It's time | | | | The Chinese Chicken Salad requires a bit more |
| for quick, easy, lite, cool foods! Following are a couple | | | | preparation but you can cook the chicken in advance |
| of recipes that are perfect for summertime entree | | | | and refrigerate or pick up roasted chicken at the deli if |
| salads. Whether for a luncheon, dinner by the pool, or | | | | you are short on time or don't want to heat up the |
| simply something quick and easy on a hot summer | | | | kitchen. |
| day, give these recipes a try. | | | | CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD |
| This curried turkey salad is a good blend of poultry | | | | 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts |
| with a veggie - celery, and a fruit - apple, blended in a | | | | 1 1/2 tbsp Soy sauce |
| low-fat creamy dressing. It not only tastes good but | | | | 1 medium head of cabbage, shredded |
| looks great served on a pretty plate atop a bed of | | | | 6 chopped green onions |
| lettuce leaf. You can pick up the turkey at the deli and | | | | 2 pkgs chicken flavored Ramen noodles |
| save heating up the kitchen. | | | | 1/2 cup plain almonds, sliced |
| CURRIED TURKEY SALAD | | | | 1/4 cup sesame seeds |
| 1 tbsp olive oil | | | | 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil |
| 1 tbsp curry powder | | | | 1/4 cup sesame oil |
| 1/4 cup diced onion | | | | 1/4 cup rice or white vinegar |
| 2 tbsp lemon juice | | | | 1 of the seasoning packets from the Ramen noodles |
| 2 tbsp Granular SPLENDA | | | | 1 tbsp Splenda |
| 1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise | | | | Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place chicken breasts |
| 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced | | | | on foil and pour soy sauce evenly over chicken. Wrap |
| 1 lb roasted turkey breast, cubed | | | | in foil to make a packet. Bake for 35 minutes or until |
| 1 medium apple, diced | | | | chicken is done. Remove from oven, cool enough to |
| Salad greens to cover 4 salad plates | | | | handle and cut into bite-size pieces. Toast noodles and |
| Heat oil in small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add | | | | almonds in a non-stick skillet, stirring so as not to burn. |
| curry and onion. Cook, stirring 1-2 minutes until onion is | | | | Add sesame seeds at last minute and brown lightly. |
| tender. Add lemon juice and Splenda. Simmer until | | | | Mix together oil, vinegar, seasoning packet and |
| sauce begins to thicken, about a minute. Remove from | | | | Splenda. Put cabbage, onion and chicken pieces into a |
| the heat and cool. Stir mayonnaise into cooled sauce, | | | | large bowl. Pour oil mixture over top of ingredients in |
| mix well. In a large bowl, toss together, celery, apple | | | | bowl and mix well. Add toasted noodles, almonds and |
| and turkey. Add dressing and gently toss until evenly | | | | sesame seeds. Mix again. Ready to serve. |
| coated. Place turkey mixture atop salad greens on | | | | Enjoy! |
| plates. | | | | |