Parmesan cheese is prized for its savory flavor. Its use in home kitchen cooking throughout is generally as a condiment with other prepared food dishes, rather than being eaten alone. Kraft Foods is a major North American producer of Parmesan and has been selling it since 1945.
Parmesan Chicken Salad Sandwich
Serves 6
Ingredients
1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons snipped fresh basil
2 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken or turkey
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
3 tablespoons finely chopped celery
Salt and ground black pepper
For dressing:
In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, lemon juice and basil. Set aside.
For salad:
In a medium bowl, combine chicken, Parmesan cheese, green onions and celery. Pour dressing over chicken mixture; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and ground black pepper. Serve immediately on toasted wheat bread.
Nutritional Information (amount per serving)
Calories 194; Carbohydrates 2g; Cholesterol 61mg; Sodium 366mg; Sugars 1g; Fat 4g; Protein 18g
* Source: Better Homes and Gardens (BHG)
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