Avocado Mandarin Salad

Adapted from The American Dietetic Association

Ingredients:

• 1 package (9-10 ounces) mixed salad greens
• 1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, well drained
• 1 package (6 ounces) cooked and diced chicken
• 2 thin slices red onion, quartered
• ¼ cup pecans, toasted
• ½ cup prepared light Italian or balsamic vinaigrette dressing
• 2 ripe avocados, seeded, peeled, and cut into chunks

Directions:

1. In large salad bowl, combine salad greens, mandarin oranges, chicken, onion, and pecans.
2. In small bowl combine dressing and ½ cup avocado cubes.
3. Mash and blend into dressing.
4. To salad add remaining avocado cubes and dressing.
5. Toss and serve.

Per serving:

• Calories 360
• Total Fat: 21 g
• Protein 18 g
• Saturated 4 g
• Carbohydrates 30 g
• Monounsaturated 12 g
• Fiber 10 g
• Polyunsaturated 5 g
• Sodium 510 milligrams
• Cholesterol 35 milligrams