salad

Portions: 4
Serving size:1 cup chicken salad, 1 piece flatbread/pita bread or tortilla

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chicken, cooked
  • 1 cup pineapple pieces
  • 1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup green pepper / bell pepper
  • 1/3 cup carrots
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 pieces flatbread

Preparation 

  1. Dice cooked chicken.
  2. Drain pineapple; chop bell pepper and shred carrots.
  3. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
  4. Refrigerate until chilled.
  5. Serve chicken salad open-face on flatbread or wrapped in a 15 cm flour tortilla.

Nutrients per serving

  • Calories  349
  • Protein  22 g
  • Carbohydrates  24 g
  • Fat  17 g
  • Cholesterol  62 mg
  • Sodium  398 mg
  • Potassium  333 mg
  • Phosphorus  167 mg
  • Calcium  15 mg
  • Fiber  1.5 g

Renal and renal diabetic food choices

  • 3 meat
  • 1 starch
  • 1/2 fruit, low potassium
  • 1/2 vegetable, low potassium

Helpful hints

  • Adjust portion for a lower or higher protein diet.
  • Serve on top of mixed salad greens, instead of bread, if desired.