Not Really Chicken Salad

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And the last one from this week's food section in Atlanta.

 

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* Exported from MasterCook Mac *

 

Not Really Chicken Salad

 

Recipe By : AJC 2/24/00 Deborah Geering

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Soyfoods Salads

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 pound firm tofu -- frozen thawed

- pressed to remove excess moisture and

diced

- or 2 cups diced

smoked tofu

1/2 cup diced celery

2 tablespoons minced onion

1/4 cup garlic toasted almonds -- (see note)

3/4 cup mayonnaise or soy-based substitute

2 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon raspberry vinegar

1/4 cup crushed pineapple

 

Makes 4 servings

 

Thawing time: overnight

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 3-5 minutes

 

Combine all ingredients. Add salt and pepper to taste.

 

Note: To make garlic toasted almonds, place 1/4 cup slivered or

chopped almonds, 1 clove finely minced garlic and 1/8 teaspoon salt

in a frying pan. Do not add oil. Heat over low heat, stirring

frequently, until the almonds turn light brown, about 3-5 minutes.

 

Per serving: 482 calories, 11 grams protein, 43 grams fat (percent

calories from fat, 80), 18 grams carbohydrates, 25 milligrams

cholesterol, 260 milligrams sodium, 3 grams fiber.

 

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Per serving (excluding unknown items): 211 Calories; 10g Fat (39%

calories from fat); 18g Protein; 17g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol;

30mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat; 1 Other Carbohydrates

 

NOTES : It's been a long time since I've eaten chicken, but to me

this tastes like the real thing. Freezing and thawing tofu --- and

then pressing out the excess moisture between several layers of paper

towels gives it a " meatier " texture. Baked, smoked or roasted tofu,

available in the refrigerated section of many health food stores,

also tastes somewhat " chickeny. " It can be used right out of the

package --no additional processing necessary.

 

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