Prepare our Best Chicken Salad ahead of time for sandwiches and crackers.
Enjoy it with crackers, in a wrap or serve it on top of greens.
Salmon, sardines or mackerel would work just as well in this quick recipe.
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco.Photo:Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco
This recipe is easily doubled to make a big batch to meal-prep for the week.
Using store-bought salad dressing saves time, but you could alsomake your own tangy vinaigrette.
If you don’t have spinach on hand, try swapping in another dark leafy green like kale.
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
When you’re ready to eat, shake the dressing well, add it to the salad and toss.
Keep prep time short by using rotisserie chicken (or leftover chicken) and a pouch of microwavable quinoa.
Salty feta and chopped fresh vegetables keep this easy lunchtime wrap flavorful and satisfying.
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
Whole-Wheat Veggie Wrap
Use whichever veggies you have on hand to fill up this veggie wrap.
The avocado and hummus help hold the wrap togetherand provide heart-healthy fat and fiber.
Serve it on a piece of toasted whole-grain bread or inside a tender lettuce leaf.
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey
Served with whole-wheat pita and prepared hummus, it makes a filling, yet healthy lunch.
Jessica Ball, M.S., RD
EatingWell
