It's Recipe Redux time! This month's theme is colorful holiday food. Use up leftover Thanksgiving turkey in this easy, delicious chicken/turkey salad recipe that omits the mayo. Add in some delicious and colorful dried cranberries plus pumpkin seeds for some heart healthy fat.
Chicken (or Turkey) Salad
Makes about 4 cups
- 3 cups shredded or chopped chicken (or turkey) - can also use 2 10-oz cans of chicken
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 stalk celery finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds toasted
- 1 tsp lemon pepper (salt-free)
Mix ingredients together and enjoy.
Serving Suggestions:
- Wrapped up in lettuce
- On an apple round topped with a pecan
- On whole grain crackers or toast (or even a crossant)
- Stuffed in a whole grain pita
- As a dressing substitute on a lettuce salad
What are some of your favorite colorful holiday dishes? Let me know in the comments below. Also check out other Recipe Redux Recipes by clicking the image below.
Health really does happen at home,
Erin Marie
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