Makes: 4 Servings

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

This refreshing salad starts with cooked chicken, white beans, cucumber, and onion with a splash of fresh lemon juice, oil and seasonings for a delicious combination. Try it with tuna and chopped tomatoes for variety.

Ingredients

• 1 cup skinless cooked chicken (diced into 1/2 inch pieces)
• 1 can 15.5 ounce low-sodium white beans (drained and rinsed with cold water)
• 1 cucumber (peeled and diced into 1/2 inch pieces)
• 1/4 red or white onion (peeled and chopped into 1/2 inch pieces)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon dried basil or parsley leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Put everything in the bowl and gently toss.
2. Serve right away, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. 

Notes

• 2 (5-ounce) cans of tuna in water can be used instead of chicken.
• Great Northern, chickpeas, cannellini, or navy beans can be used.
• Add ½ cup chopped fresh tomatoes.

Source: USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup