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Mediterranean Chicken Salad




Source of Recipe


South Beach Diet Phase 2






List of Ingredients



• Dressing:
  
• 1/2 cup low-sugar prepared Italian dressing
  
• 1 Tbsp cayenne pepper sauce
  
• 1/2 Tbsp dried mint leaves
  
• 1/4 Tbsp mustard powder
  
• Salad:
  
• 1 lb. boneless,skinless chicken breasts
  
• 2 Tbsp 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
  






Instructions



1. 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.
   
2. To make the salad:In a med. skillet,cook the chicken in the oil over med. heat for 8-10 min. 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.
   
3. Combine the chicken with the bulgur,cucumbers, tomatoes,onion,and parsley in a bowl. Serve over the lettuce and drizzle with the dressing.
   
4. 6 servings