**Editor’s note. As usual, it took one of our fantastic feature writers to remind me about a simple TASTY recipe! My mom used to make this one ~ it’s so good! I’ve already prepared a batch for lunch. Add grapes to the mix for an extra crunch!** ~Leslie
Written By: Julie Everett
It’s summertime! And life is BUSY! Between baseball games, swimming, boating, fishing, and fun in the sun, I am always looking for easy sandwiches to pack for our various outings. Chicken salad is one of my family’s favorites. Many people have asked me for my recipe, but I typically just ‘dump’ things together and have not really had a recipe.
A few weeks ago, I was asked for the recipe again and finally took the time to write down the ingredients as I prepared chicken salad for wraps at lunchtime.
Julie’s Chicken Salad
3-4 chicken breasts, cooked and diced
1/3 c. sugar
2-3 stalks of celery, diced
1 c. Miracle Whip (I don’t use mayo for this recipe)
Salt and pepper to taste
You can add more Miracle Whip or sugar, if you like your chicken salad sweeter.
To create a quick sandwich, I lay out a tortilla, topped with green leaf lettuce, and 1/3 or so cup of chicken salad on top. Roll up the wrap. Cut in half. This makes for a cool and delicious lunch time, or light dinner sandwich. If taking it on the run, I wrap in saran and pack in a cooler. These are great with fresh veggies or fruit as a side!
What is your favorite summer lunch?