Showing posts with label parmesan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label parmesan. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Chicken Bruscheta Salad

Bruschetta Chicken Salad

We love the idea of a salad topped with chicken and a delicious tomato mixture

Ingredients:
Bruschetta Topping
1 cup chopped plum tomatoes (about 2 tomatoes)
1/4 cup chopped red onion (about 1/4th of an onion)
2 tbsp. drained and chopped roasted red peppers (packed in water)
2 tbsp. sliced black olives, finely chopped
1 tbsp. chopped fresh basil
1/2 tsp. chopped garlic

Salad
One 4-oz. raw boneless skinless lean chicken breast cutlet
Dash each salt and black pepper
4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
2 tsp. reduced-fat Parmesan-style grated topping
1 stick light string cheese, cut into coins
2 tbsp. fat-free or low-fat balsamic vinaigrette

Directions:
In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients for bruschetta topping and mix well. Cover and refrigerate.

Spray a grill pan (or skillet) with nonstick spray, and bring to medium heat on the stove. Season chicken with salt and pepper, and place in the pan. Cook for 4 - 5 minutes per side, until cooked through. Once cool enough to handle, slice chicken into strips and set aside.

Place lettuce on a large plate or in a large bowl. Add bruschetta topping and chicken. Sprinkle with Parmesan topping, and top with string cheese coins.

Top or serve salad with dressing.

MAKES 1 SERVING

Thanks to hungrygirl.com for great recipe ideas

Serving Size: 1 salad with dressing (entire recipe)
Calories: 360
Fat: 11g
Sodium: 988mg
Carbs: 26g
Fiber: 6.5g
Sugars: 12g
Protein: 37.5g

Friday, July 1, 2011

Artichoke and Chile Dip



Artichoke and Chile Dip

1 – 7 oz can diced green chiles
1 – 14 oz can artichoke hearts, drained, rinsed and finely chopped
3-4 pickled jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
1 cup low or non fat mayonnaise
1 cup shredded low fat cheddar
1 cup low fat grated Parmesan

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray shallow 9 inch casserole or pie plate with Pam. Mix all ingredients and spread in pan. Bake 20 minutes or until bubbly.

Serve hot with low fat tortilla chips. Serves 6.

Louise Sams contributed to the recipe exchange, "I use Artichokes in a can from Trader Joes, Parmesan Cheese in bag in cooler from Smart n Final and Mexican Mix cheese from Costco instead of cheddar."

The Hot Crab Dip from Tastes & Treasures page 165 is also a wonderful, easy spread. Great for company.