Basic chicken salad gets a flavor, texture and nutrient boost when you start adding fruit, nuts and spices. First, the fruit. Of course you can add chopped fresh fruit like apples, pears, mango or grapes. But I think dried fruits work the best, because they add all the typical "fruit nutrients" without extra moisture. Raisins, dates, cranberries, figs and my top favorite - dried cherries - compliment any chicken salad. Dried fruits offer fiber, vitamins and minerals for optimal health. And ...
Stir-fry for Three
One cooking experience + two adults = three meals. Day 1: Cook whole-grain brown rice on the stove-top while you’re cutting, chopping and prepping nutrient-rich vegetables and lean protein-rich chicken breasts. Stir-fry the veggies and chicken in an electric wok. Eat and enjoy. Day 2: Heat and enjoy leftovers for Dinner. Day 3: Heat and enjoy remaining leftovers for Lunch. Only one day of prep and cooking, yet three meals filled with whole-grain goodness and antioxidant-rich vegetables! ...