Grecian Fig Chicken Salad 

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Serves: 6 person(s)

Preparation Time: 30 mins
Cooking Time: 0 mins
Extra Time: 30 mins (for pre-cooking chicken)

Flavorful high fiber combination of chicken, figs, beans and vegetables.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup orange juice

1 Tbsp nonfat plain yogurt

1 Tbsp lemon juice

1 garlic clove, crushed with a garlic press

1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard

1 dash of pepper, to taste

1/4 tsp olive oil

1 1/2 cup cooked, diced chicken breast meat (1 lb.)

1 1/2 cup canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans) (15½ oz), rinsed and drained

1/2 cucumber, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick

1/2 small red onion, finely chopped

3/4 cup California figs (about 10), diced

3 cup mixed salad greens (4 oz)

6 Tbsp chopped fresh mint (1 oz)

Directions:

In a large bowl, whisk together the orange juice, yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, mustard and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil until well blended. Add the chicken, chickpeas, cucumber, onion and figs; stir and toss to coat well. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.

To serve, divide the salad greens among 6 individual plates. Top each with an equal amount of the chicken mixture. Sprinkle with the mint.

Author:

California Fig Advisory Board
CA Fig Advisory Board