Mediterranean Chicken Salad (Phase 2)

  • Since the topic of bulgur wheat came up, I decided to post a recipe in which it is used. It's absolutely delish!!

    From the original South Beach Diet Cookbook, page 208, paperback.

    Dressing
    1/2 cup low-sugar prepared Italian dressing
    1 tablespoon cayenne pepper sauce
    1/2 tablespoon dried mint leaves
    1/4 tablespoon mustard powder

    Salad
    1 pound boneless, skinned chicken breast
    2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    2 cups prepared bulgur wheat
    1-1/2 cups diced cucumbers
    1-1/2 cups diced tomatoes
    1 cup minced green onion
    1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
    Romaine lettuce leaves

    To make the dressing:Whisk together the Italian dressing, pepper sauce, mint, and mustard powder in a small bowl. Cover and chill until ready to use.

    To make the salad:In a medium skillet, cook the chicken in the oil over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until the chicken is tender and no longer pink. Turn often to brown evenly. Remove the chicken from the skillet. Cut into thin, bite-size cubes. Allow the chicken to cool, then refrigerate until fully chilled.
    Combine the chicken with the bulgur, cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, and parsley in a bowl. Serve over the lettuce and drizzle with the dressing.

    Serves 6

    Per serving: 220 calories, 20g protein, 18g carbohydrates, 8g fat, 1g saturated fat, 279mg sodium, 45mg cholesterol, 4g fiber