Chicken Salad....summertime staple

I love the summer months because I grow my own fresh vegetables and herbs.  Planting a garden is so easy and there such a self sustaining sense of satisfaction when you start harvesting the things you have grown with your two hands by your two hands. 

I prepare chicken salad frequently during the summer using what I grow in my backyard.  Here's my recipe (kind of, I don't like to follow recipes):

Shredded Chicken - buy a rotisserie chicken, if you are short on time or place chicken on a broiler pan add liquid (water, broth, beer, etc) to the bottom of the pan and cover in foil. Cook on 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Makes very moist chicken!

Mayo - low fat, full of fat....whatever you prefer


Fresh Dill - homegrown my backyard

Mandarin Oranges

Dried Cranberries

Grapes cut in half


Brocolli slaw - sneak in the vegetables when you can. Look in your salad section of your grocery store...similar to cole slaw only made out of brocolli


Sweet pickle relish - (I can my own)

Peppers (red, yellow, and orange)

Shredded Parmesan Cheese


Fresh lemon juice

And if I was a single gal I would add in some onion...but my honey hates it so I do without :(
Add in whatever else you like in your salad (pecans, etc.). Mix to your taste buds desire. Remember you can't screw up chicken salad!

Serve rolled up in lettuce, torillas, sourdough rolls, or on whatever you want. Slice some fresh tomaotes (romas are my favorite) and toss on top. Prepare enough for seconds!