Tropical Salsa-Topped Chicken Salad

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Prep 15 min
Total 30 min
Ingredients 9
Servings 2

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Ingredients

cups (4 oz each) tropical fruit in lightly sweetened juice (from 16-oz package)

teaspoon grated lime peel

1/4

teaspoon salt

boneless skinless chicken breasts (5 oz each), cut into 1-inch pieces

1/2

medium red bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)

medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons)

tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro

bag (6 oz) fresh baby spinach leaves

tablespoon flaked coconut

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1

Drain fruit cups, reserving juice. In small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons reserved juice, the lime peel and salt. Add chicken pieces; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate 15 minutes, stirring once.
2

Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix drained fruit, bell pepper, onions and cilantro; set aside.
3

Heat 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add chicken with marinade. Cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until chicken is brown on outside and no longer pink in center.
4

In large bowl, toss spinach with remaining reserved juice. On 2 dinner plates, arrange spinach. Top with chicken and fruit mixture. Sprinkle with coconut.

Notes

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Expert Tips

Toasting the coconut adds more flavor. Bake in an ungreased shallow pan at 350ºF for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.
Buy the tropical fruit in the canned fruit aisle at your grocery store. These individual cups of fruit come in packages of four.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 230
Calories from Fat: 45

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 5g; 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 10% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 70mg; 23%
Sodium: 440mg; 18%
Potassium: 880mg; 25%
Total Carbohydrate: 21g; 7%
Dietary Fiber 5g 20% Sugars 13g
Protein: 28g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 210%; 210%
Vitamin C: 80%; 80%
Calcium: 10%; 10%
Iron: 20%; 20%

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 1 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 3 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.