Posts by Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates
Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing (meatless)
Portion Size: 2 oz. (â…“ c.) chicken, 1 c. lettuce mixture , 2 tablespoons dressing Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients Notes: 1 lb. pounds meatless chicken 8 cups shredded, Napa or regular cabbage or Romaine Washed, trimmed and shredded 2 carrots Washed, trimmed and thinly sliced 1 English cucumber Washed, trimmed and sliced 1 large…
Read MoreStrawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Chicken and Lemon Poppy Dressing
Portion Size: 2 oz. (â…“ c.) chicken, 1 c. lettuce mixture , 2 tablespoons dressing Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients Notes: 2 ½ pounds meatless chicken pieces 8 cups baby spinach Leaves separated, washed, and dried. May use other greens. 2 ½ cups fresh strawberries Washed, trimmed and sliced ¼ cup finely chopped walnuts 1…
Read MoreSouthwest Chicken Salad with Creamy Cilantro Dressing. (Meatless)
Portion Size: 1 ½ cup Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients Notes: 1 large or 2 small heads romaine lettuce Leaves separated, washed, and dried 1 can (15 oz. ) no added salt black beans Drained and rinsed 2 cups whole kernel white corn, frozen, and thawed 1 cup chopped tomatoes Washed trimmed and diced 1…
Read MoreLima Beans and Chicken Salad
Portion Size: 1 cup Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients Notes: 4 cups lima beans (frozen) 1 lb. of meatless chicken, diced 1/2 cup of celery Wash, trim and minced 2 tablespoons of onions Wash, peel and minced ¼ cup light sour cream For vegan: use vegan sour cream 1 tablespoon of white wine vinegar 1/4…
Read MoreLemon Herb Mediterranean Salad with Grilled Chicken
Portion Size: 1 cup Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients Notes: 1 large head romaine lettuce Washed, trimmed and torn into bite size pieces 1 pound Meatless Chicken , cut into bite size pieces. 1 small can pitted black olives (optional) Drained 1 green bell pepper Washed, trimmed and diced 1 red bell pepper Washed, trimmed…
Read MoreLemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken Salad (meatless)
Portion Size: 1 ½ cup Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients Notes: 1 lb. pound package pasta (Rotelle or Bow Tie) For vegan: use vegan pasta ¼ cup red onion Washed, trimmed and sliced 1 lb. meatless chicken , chopped 1 medium red or green bell pepper Washed and chopped ¼ cup sliced pitted ripe olives…
Read MoreWhite Fish with Coconut Curry Sauce
Portion Size: 4 oz. fish and ½ c. rice Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients Notes: 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil, divided Or may use olive oil 2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger Or 1 teaspoon ground ginger 2 garlic cloves, minced Wash, peel and mince 1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper Wash, core and…
Read MoreTuna Pasta with Creamy Linguine
Portion Size: 1 cup Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients Notes: 1 lb. linguine May use whole grain linguine 4 cups canned tuna water packed, drained, flaked. May use fresh tuna 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon olive oil 6 garlic cloves, minced Wash, peeled and minced 1 1/2 cup fresh sliced…
Read MoreTuna Tortilla Roll Ups
Portion Size: ½ cup tuna mixture on 1 tortilla Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients Notes: 4 cups water packed tuna, drained and flaked 8 lettuce leaves Wash and trim 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped Wash, trim and finely chop 1 cup, diced green apple Wash, core and dice. 1/2 cup light mayonnaise 8 (8-inch) whole…
Read MoreTuna Salad with Creamy Tarragon Dressing
Portion Size: ½ c.tuna salad on ½ c. watercress leaves Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients Notes: 4 cups canned water packed tuna, drained 1/2 cup light mayonnaise 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup fresh Tarragon 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 4 cups chopped watercress…
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