Mango-Curry Chicken Salad with Walnuts

Walnuts should be a part of everyone's diet. It's really as simple as that, unless of course you have a nut allergy.

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Mango-Curry Chicken Salad with walnuts

Makes 4 Servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups (1/2 inch pieces) grilled skinless, boneless chicken breasts
3/4 cup plain, nonfat yogurt
1 teaspoon curry
1/4 Cup cubed mango
1 cup dried, sweetened cranberries
1/4 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup mozzarella, cut into small cubes


Directions:
Grill chicken breasts, cut into small pieces and set aside. In a medium bowl, blend yogurt and curry with a whisk and stir in chicken, mango, cranberries, walnuts, and mozzarella. Mix well and serve on lettuce leaves if desired.

Nutritional Facts:
Calories: 350
Total fat: 10 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Cholesterol: 90 mg
Sodium: 160 mg
Calcium: 20% daily value
Protein: 34 g
Carbohydrates: 32 g
Dietary fiber: 2 g