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Lemon-Tarragon Chicken Salad in Butter Lettuce Cups
From South Beach Diet
Phase 1
Makes 6 servings
Creamy lemon dressing adds a refreshing kick to this chicken salad. Select the sturdy inside leaves of the lettuce head to hold the salad. Each leaf should hold about one cup of chicken salad. Serve immediately after filling the lettuce cups.
4 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed (about 1 pound)
1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons thinly minced red onion
2-3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tarragon
Salt
6 leaves butter lettuce
1. Trim excess fat and skin from chicken. Place chicken and 4 cups of water in medium Dutch oven or heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer; cook 10 minutes, or until chicken is just cooked. Transfer chicken to bowl. Let chicken cool, and slice into 1-inch strips.
2. Bring water to a boil in medium saucepan over high heat. Add asparagus and cook, 3 minutes, until tender-crisp. Drain and rinse with cold water. Slice diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces.
3. In medium bowl, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, and lemon juice. Add chicken strips, asparagus, celery, onion, and tarragon. Season with salt to taste and add one scoop of mixture to each lettuce leaf.
Per serving:
235 calories
24 g protein
9 g carbohydrate
3 g fiber
11 g total fat
2 g saturated fat
64 mg cholesterol
249 mg sodium
Net Wt: 15 oz
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Dr. Sears is careful to recommend only the healthiest fat sources, avoiding foods with trans fats or those high in cholesterol. You may have noticed "tahini" on his list of favorable fats -- if you haven't tried this paste, which is made from sesame seeds, you're in for a treat!
Common in Middle Eastern cuisine, tahini is the major ingredient in hummus. It is sold in a jar and has a long life in the fridge. Best of all, it is nutrient-dense, delivering vitamin E and protein. Some manufacturers even offer flavored tahini. Lemon, cracked-pepper, and garlic flavors are all fine, but check the label. You'll want to steer clear of brands that mix in high-fat ingredients.
To get you started on tahini, try this recipe as a savory alternative to basic pancakes:
Tahini Zone Cakes
Yield: 6 or 7 cakes
Ingredients
1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1/4 cup egg substitute or 2 egg whites
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 tablespoons tahini
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2/3 cup oatmeal
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Toppings
1/2 cup blueberries (mashed) or 1/3 cup apple sauce
Instructions
In a food processor or with a hand mixer, blend cottage cheese, egg substitute, water, vanilla, and tahini until smooth. Add oatmeal and baking powder, and pulse (or stir by hand) until incorporated. Batter will be thin at first, but will thicken if left to stand.
Cook on a 350-degree griddle or very hot pan (both will need a light coating of oil spray) on stove top. Transfer to plate when ready and add topping.
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