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Recipe: Red, White and Blue Celebration Salad

Red, White and Blue Celebration Salad

2 cups watermelon cubes

6 cups salad greens

2 cups arugula

2 cups blueberries

10 ounces rotisserie chicken breast, skin and bones removed (about 2 1/2 cups cubed)

1/4 cup pistachios

For citrus dressing:

2 tablespoons lime juice

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

2 tablespoons canola oil

Cut watermelon into 1-inch cubes. Add salad greens and arugula to a large bowl. Add the watermelon, blueberries and chicken.

Mix the lime juice and Dijon mustard together in a small bowl until smooth. Add 1 tablespoon oil and mix the ingredients together until smooth. Add the second tablespoon of olive oil and mix until smooth. Add the dressing to the salad bowl and toss well. Divide the salad between two dinner plates and sprinkle the pistachios on top.

Yield: 2 servings.

Per serving: 581 calories (42% from fat), 26.9 g fat (3 g saturated, 13.7 g monounsaturated), 126 mg cholesterol, 46.1 g protein, 43.8 g carbohydrates, 9.5 g fiber, 156 mg sodium.

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