Chicken Salad Salad

Confusing name, but oh so good for you AND it tastes great! I came up with this recipe after having a turkey sandwich here in Fort Davis that had cranberries in it. Wow... my taste buds stood up and saluted Miss Nell over at Nell's Coffee Shop. So, while scrounging around in my cupboards for something quick, easy and healthy, I created this dish.

I used Flax Seed in this and it can be omitted, but why? It really has no flavor and it blends well. It also helps to thicken it up in case you put in too much liquid. The best part, its super healthy for you. The chicken salad is wet enough to not need any extra dressing.

This recipe makes 1 1/2 servings.

1 can Chicken
2 tbsp Miracle Whip (or generic Whipped Salad Dressing is fine)
1 tsp Spicy Brown Mustard
1 tbsp Flax Seed
1/4 - 1/2 cup Cranberries, dried
1 cup Spinach, fresh
4 Grape Tomatoes, cut in half
3-4 Strawberries, quartered
Mozzarella, shredded

1) In small bowl blend together first 5 ingredients, set aside.

2) On salad plate place spinach in center. Put chicken salad right in the middle. Surround it with tomatoes and strawberries, then sprinkle entire salad with cheese.

Twisted Carrot Salad

Since most people do not like raisins, much like my own hunny, I tried to make this a little different. Amazingly, I was able to hunt down all the ingredients out here and it turned out pretty yummy. This recipe makes about 4 cups. It really depends on how fruity you like it and the size of your carrots. Its easy to make it creamier than stated here as well. Just add more salad dressing to it. If your not into it being so sweet, use regular mayo instead of Miracle Whip.

5-6 Carrots, peeled and grated

1/4 cup Miracle Whip Salad Dressing

3 tsp Spicy Brown Mustard

3/4 cup Pineapple, chopped and squeezed to remove excess juice

1/2 tsp Pineapple Juice

3/4 cup Craisins Pomegranate

1) Im large bowl mix salad dressing, mustard and pineapple juice. Add carrots and fruit, stir to combine.

2) Let side for at least 30 minutes to incormprate flavors and let the fruit soften up. Serve chilled.