Curried Ham Salad (Diabetic)
Michelle — Wed, 12/17/2008 - 8:08pm
Ingredients
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 to 1 teaspoon curry powder
2 packets Equal® sweetener or 3/4teaspoon Equal® for Recipes
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham or chicken
1 medium apple, cored and chopped
1 medium banana, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 11-ounce can mandarin orange sections, chilled and drained
Boston or Bibb lettuce leaves
Toasted coconut (optional
Procedure
1. Pour boiling water over raisins to cover; let stand 5 minutes. Drain.
2. In a small bowl stir together yogurt, milk, curry powder, Equal® sweetener, and paprika; set aside.
3. In a large bowl combine ham or chicken, apple and raisins. Add dressing; toss to coat. Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours.
4. Before serving, stir in banana and mandarin oranges. Serve on lettuce leaves. Sprinkle with toasted coconut, if desired.
Makes 4 (1-1/4 cup) servings.
Recipe source: The NutraSweet Company.
Nutrition information per serving:
Calories: 261, Protein: 19 g, Carbohydrates: 40 g, Fat: 4 g, Cholesterol: 23 mg, Sodium: 891 mg.
Food Exchanges: 2 Fruit, 2-1/2 Meat.
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