Chicken Salad a la Russe

Contributed byMary Ellen Jenkins
Chicken salad with lettuce, avocado, tomato, cheese cubes, pecans, and sunflower seeds in a white bowl.

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts (large, skinned and boned)
  • 1 bottle Russian light dressing (8-oz)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce (small)
  • 6 ounce Swiss or Jarlsberg cheese (cubed)
  • 4 plum tomatoes (cut into wedges)
  • 2 avocados (medium, thinly sliced)
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts or pecans
Yield: 4 Servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Instructions

About 20 minutes before serving: Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. In 10-inch skillet over high heat, heat Russian dressing and salt to boiling. Stir in chicken pieces; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium. Cook 10 minutes, or until chicken is fork-tender, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, cut lettuce into chunks; use to line 4 dinner plates or a large bowl. Top with cheese, tomato wedges and avocado slices. When chicken is done, top salad with hot chicken mixture; sprinkle with nuts. About 835 calories per serving.

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