Tropical Salsa-Topped Chicken Salad

Name: Tropical Salsa-Topped Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 cups (4 oz each) tropical fruit in lightly sweetened juice (from 16-oz package); 1 teaspoon grated lime peel; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (5 oz each), cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup); 2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons); 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1 bag (6 oz) fresh baby spinach leaves; 1 tablespoon flaked coconut

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Prep 15 min
Total 30 min
Ingredients 9
Servings 2

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Tropical fruits, fresh spinach, peppers and chicken blend into a nutrient-rich lunch salad for a lazy afternoon.

by Qué Rica Vida Cocina

Updated Sep 20, 2016

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Ingredients

2 cups (4 oz each) tropical fruit in lightly sweetened juice (from 16-oz package)
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (5 oz each), cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons)
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 bag (6 oz) fresh baby spinach leaves
1 tablespoon flaked coconut

Directions

1

Drain fruit cups, reserving juice. In small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons reserved juice, the lime peel and salt. Add chicken pieces; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate 15 minutes, stirring once.
2

Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix drained fruit, bell pepper, onions and cilantro; set aside.
3

Heat 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add chicken with marinade. Cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until chicken is brown on outside and no longer pink in center.
4

In large bowl, toss spinach with remaining reserved juice. On 2 dinner plates, arrange spinach. Top with chicken and fruit mixture. Sprinkle with coconut.

Nutrition Information

280 Calories, 6g Total Fat, 35g Protein, 21g Total Carbohydrate, 12g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 280

Calories from Fat: 50

Total Fat: 6g; 9%

Saturated Fat: 2g; 11%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 90mg; 29%

Sodium: 460mg; 19%

Potassium: 950mg; 27%

Total Carbohydrate: 21g; 7%

Dietary Fiber: 4g; 17%

Sugars: 12g

Protein: 35g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 190%; 190%

Vitamin C: 60%; 60%

Calcium: 10%; 10%

Iron: 20%; 20%

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 1 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 4 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

1 1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Tropical fruits, fresh spinach, peppers and chicken blend into a nutrient-rich lunch salad for a lazy afternoon.