Buffalo Chicken Burgers with Tangy Slaw

SLAW:
1/4 cup thinly sliced celery
1/4 cup shredded apple
2 T prepared fat-free blue cheese salad dressing
1 t finely chopped walnuts

SAUCE:
3 T Louisiana-style hot sauce
2 t ketchup
2 t reduced-fat butter, melted

BURGERS:

2 T chopped sweet red pepper
2 T plus 4 t thinly sliced green onions, divided
1 T unsweetened applesauce
1/4 t salt
1/4 t garlic salt
14 t pepper
1 pound ground chicken
4 lettuce leaves
4 hamburger buns

1. In a small bowl, combine celery, apple, salad dressing and walnuts. In another small bowl, combine the hot sauce, ketchup and butter; set aside.

2. In a large bowl, combine the red pepper, 2 T green onions, applesauce, salt, garlic salt and pepper. Crumble chicken over mixture and mix well. Shape into four burgers.

3. Broil 6-in from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees and juices run clear, basting occasionally with reserved sauce. Serve on lettuce-lined buns; top each with 2 t slaw and sprinkle with remaining green onions.

From Healthy Cooking by Taste of Home