Because it is a fibre-enhanced and fat-reduced version of a fast food favorite, this fun salad will become a favourite with adult, teen and junior snackers alike.

Ingredients:

1 skinless, boneless chicken breast
1 tsp (5 mL)  lime or lemon juice
1/4 tsp (2 mL)   chili powder
1/4 tsp (1 mL)   each ground cumin, dried oregano leaves, salt and pepper
1 tsp (5 mL)   vegetable oil
16 Grissol® 12 Grain Melba Rounds™
11/2 cups (375 mL) shredded iceberg lettuce
1/2 cup (125 mL)  shredded light Cheddar cheese
1/3 cup (75 mL)   mild salsa
2 tbsp (30 mL)   light sour cream
2 green onions, chopped

Preparation:

1. Trim away and discard any visible fat from the chicken and cut into bite-sized pieces.  Toss the chicken with the lime juice, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper.  Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet set over medium-high heat.  Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 4 minutes or until lightly browned and cooked through.  Cool slightly.
2. Arrange the rounds on a large platter.  Sprinkle evenly with the lettuce, cheese and chicken. Top with the salsa, sour cream and green onions.  Serve immediately.  Makes 2 to 4 servings.

Nutritional Analysis:

Per serving (1 of 4): 214 calories, 6 g fat, 26 g protein, 13 g carbs, 2 g fibre, 548 mg sodium.  This recipe is a good source of folate and calcium.