Source: MRS 2014
MRS: 608 — Salad Entrees (600s)

Chicken Salad in a Tomato

Meal Component Contribution:
2 1/2 oz. eq. meat/meat alternate, 1/2 cup red/orange vegetable, 1/8 cup of other vegetable
Number of Portions: 50  Size of Portion: 1 tomato with 1/2 cup of chicken salad
Recipe HACCP Process: #1 - No cook
Meat/Meat Alternate Vegetables (Other) Vegetables (Red/Orange)
  •  Meat/Meat Alternate
  •  Vegetables (Other)
  •  Vegetables (Red/Orange)

INGREDIENT
MEASURE (FOR 50 SERVINGS)
Tomatoes, Whole, Red, Ripe, Raw, #631
16 pound(s)
Eggs, Whole, Hard Cooked
15 egg(s)
Chicken, Diced, Cooked, IQF, #17
6 pound(s) + 6 ounce(s)
Celery, Fresh, Diced, #604
1 quart(s) + 1 cup(s)
Pickles, Relish, Sweet, #274
15 ounce(s)
Pepper, Black, Ground, #336
2 teaspoon(s)
Mustard, Powder, Dry, #332
1 1/2 tablespoon(s)
Mayonnaise, Reduced Calorie, Bulk, #283
3 cup(s)
Green Salad Mix, Iceberg, Carrot, etc.
3 quart(s)
DIRECTIONS

1.

Rinse tomatoes under cold running water. Drain.
Wedge tomatoes into 8 sections. Do not cut tomato more than 3/4 deep.

2.

To make chicken salad:

  • Chop eggs.
  • Combine eggs, chicken, celery, pickle relish, pepper, dry mustard, and mayonnaise. Mix lightly until well blended.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
     

CCP:  Cover and refrigerate at 41 degrees F or lower until ready for service.

3.

In bottom of clear 10-ounce hinged container, place 1/4 cup shredded lettuce.

4.

Place tomato on top of bed of lettuce. Portion 1/2 cup (#8 scoop) of chicken salad in wedged tomato. Close container.

CCP:  Cover and refrigerate at 41 degrees F or lower until ready for service.

5.

Portion 1 tomato with 1/2 cup of chicken salad per serving. Each portion provides 2 1/2 oz. eq. meat/meat alternate, 1/2 cup red/orange vegetable, and 1/8 cup of other vegetable.

CCP:  Hold and maintain product at a minimum temperature of 135 degrees F. Check temperature every 30 minutes. Leftovers should be covered, labeled, and dated. Quick chill within 6 hours to 41 degrees or lower.

Production Notes

Use commodity products when available.

Miscellaneous Notes

Presentation Idea: A container allowing space for the salad and tomato is recommended. Clear plastic lid for eye appeal is preferable.

Nutrients Per Serving
Calories
197
Carbohydrates
9.58 g
Dietary Fiber
2.20 g
Protein
21.77 g
Sodium
240.00 mg
Total Fat
8.82 g
Sat. Fat
1.97 g
Trans Fat
0.00 g


Illustrated Steps for Preparation of Chicken Salad in a Tomato
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