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Monday, September 20, 2010

Baked Yam and Cranberry Chicken Salad

Baked Yam and Cranberry Chicken Salad

Makes 1 salad

This is a great pre-workout meal. 
There is enough carbs to give you the fuel to push threw your workout yet calorie friendly. The fibre will keep you satisfied but not overly full that you feel as thou there is a lump of coal in your tummy!

Ingredients:

3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1/4 cup diced celery
1/4 cup sliced red pepper
1/4 cup sliced green pepper
1/4 cup sliced red onion
3/4 cup cubed baked butternut squash
4 oz cooked and cubed chicken breast
2 tablespoons Craisins
2 tablespoons Maple Grove Farms Cranberry Balsamic Vinegar Dressing

Directions:

First, cube entire squash and toss with balsamic vinegar, a little agave, and chili powder. Bake in a 425 oven for 15 minutes. Turn. Bake another 15 minutes. Remove from oven to cool.

Chop romaine, celery, and peppers. Place romaine and celery in a bowl.

Saute sliced red onions and green and red peppers in pan for 5-10 minutes. Add to salad bowl. Top with 3/4 cup squash, cranberries, and cooked chicken.

Drizzle with cranberry dressing.

Nutrition:

Calories 407
Calories from Fat 14.4
Total Fat 1.6g
Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 70mg
Sodium 343.07mg
Total Carbohydrate 71.42g
Dietary Fiber 14.2g
Sugars 30.17g
Protein 38.05g

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