Figgy thai chicken salad

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
6tablespoonsLime juice
¼cupHoney
3teaspoonsLow-sodium soy sauce
¼teaspoonRed chile flakes
2teaspoonsGinger root (very finely minced)
2cupsCooked chicken, shredded
1cupCalifornia dried figs sliced crosswise
2Green onions, thinly sliced
Mint sprig (optional)
¼cupMint, chopped
½Cantaloupe; pared and cut into 1/2\" cubes
1Red bell pepper cut into 1/2\" cubes
½Cucumber; peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2\" cubes
10Iceberg lettuce leaves
¼cupRoasted peanuts (optional) (coarsely chopped)

Directions

GARNISH

In small bowl, combine first five ingredients. Place chicken in medium bowl, and toss with figs, green onions and chopped mint. Pour marinade over chicken mixture with cantaloupe, bell pepper and cucumber. Arrange lettuce on a chilled platter. Mound chicken salad attractively in center. Sprinkle with peanuts and garnish with mint as desired.

Each serving contains approximately: Calories 250, Fat 2⅞ g, Dietary Fiber 7.16 g, Carbohydrates 43 g, Protein 17⅕ g, Sodium 228 mg, Cholesterol 39.3 mg

Calories from protein: 26% Calories from carbohydrates: 64% Calories from fat: 10%

Source: Low-fat Recipes Featuring California Figs Reprinted with the permission of The California Fig Advisory Board Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias