The next few weeks, er, months will be chock full of activities, thus less time for preparing dinner AND the opportunity for mega overeating! Tonight's dinner is one of my favorite "easy dinners." I use the meat from a grocery store roasted chicken, so it's really a cinch to throw together. Although there is mayonnaise in the dressing, there's not much and I use the "light" version, so hopefully fewer calories.Chicken Salad with Grapes and Walnuts, serves 2, Total time: 30 minutes
1 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1/3 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
1 celery rib, sliced, 1/4" slices
1/8 cup sliced red onion
1 cup halved seedless red grapes
3 tbsp mayonnaise
1 1/2 tbsp champagne vinegar
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh tarragon
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 cups baby spinach leaves
Toss all but spinach leaves together in medium bowl. Add more dressing if necessary. Mound spinach on plates and top with chicken salad.
Bottom Line: This is a great recipe to have in your "back pocket" for that last minute supper or when you're "too busy" to cook.
