O OC Olive Facts and Fancies Nutritious, Delicious Wine Country Cooking >1 (NAPSA)—Wine country is knownfor its beautiful scenery a and fresh vibrant flavors. Now a f * * =_= . this celebration of healthy food and joyful dining can be easily recreated on your table thanks to the guidance of dietician Dr. Connie Guttersen’s book, “The SonomaDiet.” Dr. Guttersen drawson herclinical knowledge and her experience as a nutrition instructor at the world-famouschef college, the Culinary Institute of America, to present recipes and dieting advice that are based on the wine country style of eating. This includes plenty of fresh vegetables, fruits, wine and California Black Ripe Olives, which have healthy monounsaturatedfat, no cholesterol and no transfats. She has been writing about Califor- nia Black Ripe Olives for years and appreciates their ability to add flavor, color and texture to dishes. This delicious recipe for Wine Country Chicken Salad is fast, easy and healthy. Wine Country Chicken Salad 3 Thsp. low-fat buttermilk 1 Thsp. light sour cream 1 Thsp. light mayonnaise 2 Tbsp. chopped chives Salt and pepperto taste % lb. roasted chicken breast, pulled into 1-inch pieces % cup red seedless grapes, halved % cup choppedcelery % cup sliced California Black Ripe Olives 4 cups mixedbabylettuces, washed and torn 2 Tbsp. toasted chopped pecans or almonds California Black Ripe Olives offer taste, texture, color and healthy monounsaturated fat in this delicious chicken salad. Directions: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together buttermilk, sour cream and mayonnaise until smooth. Mix in chives and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss chicken, grapes, celery and California Black Ripe Olives with dressing until evenly coated. Set aside. Divide baby greens onto four plates. Top with chicken salad mixture. Sprinkle with pecans just before serving. Serves4. Suggestion: Serve with whole- grain bread. Nutritional Analysis Per Serv- ing: Calories 231, Fat 9g, Choles- terol 74mg, Sodium 267mg, Car- bohydrate 9g, Protein 28g, Calories from fat 36 percent. For more information, visit www.CalOlive.org.
