Hey there my peeps! Im currently laying on the beaches of Mexico, enjoying every last minute of relaxation! This is thee life. Last night, Nick asked me if I would rather lay on the beach for the rest of my life or go back to the grind, which I would choose. Easy. BEACH. Nothing is better than this.
As I’m laying here, I’m thinking about summer. Only three short months away. When I get back I know I’ll miss the sun and beach. What I really love about summer though are the fresh veggies and fruits. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy a nice hearty meal (and my body craves it, especially in the winter), but I really like hard boiled egg and veggies with hummus and cottage cheese and watermelon. 😋 Those things just don’t sound as good to me in the winter. Do you feel the same?
While I sit here dreaming about summer, I thought this would be the perfect recipe to share.
I used to have chicken salad all the time growing up. It was one of our go to Saturday lunches. My mom was bomb at making a mean chicken salad. Back then no one thought twice about using a cup of mayonnaise. Now-days I try and use as little as possible. I’ve been meaning to try some vegan or health market kinds, but haven’t yet. Recommendations welcome!
For the longest time I couldn’t muster up to using plain Greek yogurt. I didn’t want to ruin the food, but once I did, I wish I would’ve tried it sooner. It doesn’t have a weird taste and its a healthier alternative. My only warning is to not expect it to be creamy – it’s thinner than regular mayo. If anyone has any suggestions for Greek yogurt they like to use, let me know!
I love this recipe because it has the perfect combination of protein and carbs. Plus I love that the apples add a little extra crunch, like a chip! Okay I’m drooling over here just thinking about it. It’s a sweet and salty perfection!
Other ingredients you could add:
- Walnuts instead of almonds
- Grapes instead of dried cranberries
- Celery instead of green onion
Or all of them together!
Want to try something different and delicious? Give this super sophisticated meal a try!
- • 1 5 oz chicken breast shredded or cut into 1 inch cubes
- • 1 tablespoon olive oil mayo or plain greek yogurt
- • 2 tablespoons silvered almonds
- • ⅛ cup dried cranberries
- • 6-10 grapes, sliced
- • 1 tablespoon green onion
- • 1/4 teaspoon salt
- • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- • 1 honey crisp apple, sliced
- In a medium bowl mix together 1 5 oz chicken breast shredded or cut into 1 inch cubes, 1 tablespoon olive oil mayo or plain greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons silvered almond, ⅛ cup dried cranberries, 6-10 sliced grapes, 1 tablespoon diced green onion,1/4 teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
- Core an apple and cut apples slices horizontally about ¼ inch thick (should yield 5-6 slices).
- Place chicken salad on apple slices.
- Enjoy!
