It’s grilling season! I got my husband a Char-Broil Gas2Coal grill for Father’s Day, and he’s loving it (and no, this isn’t a sponsored post)! He’s made so many yummy grilled dinners the last few weeks, including some delicious grilled chicken! We can’t eat a whole chicken in one meal so there’s always leftovers. I considered freezing the excess for later, but then I thought why not use it to make a quick, delicious salad! If you have any extra grilled chicken on hand, you have to make my Strawberry Mango Grilled Chicken Salad! I love grilled chicken just as… [Read More]
Italian Pasta Salad
I don’t know about you, but now that the summer heat has started, I don’t want to turn on my oven! It’s too hot to work comfortably around a hot oven right now, and the heat spreads from the kitchen into the rest of the house! So instead of making a lot of hot meals, I’ve lately started to focus more on cold dishes. If you want a delicious chilled lunch or dinner for a hot summer day, then you’ve got to make this Italian Pasta Salad! I used rotini noodles for my Italian pasta salad, but you could really… [Read More]
Delicious Blue Cheese Chicken Salad
I love blue cheese! It adds so much flavor to any dish. It’s especially tasty in this quick and easy chicken salad recipe! The blue cheese pairs well with the cranberries and almonds, creating a flavorful chicken salad with a bit of crunch! If you’re looking for an easy summer recipe, or want something quick and easy to make for a gathering, then you should check out this Easy Blue Cheese Chicken Salad! This would also be a great recipe to use up any leftover rotisserie chicken you may have! Easy Blue Cheese Chicken Salad Ingredients: 3 cups chicken, cooked and chopped… [Read More]
Easy Grilled Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Salad
BBQ season is here! This is the perfect recipe for using up any leftover grilled chicken or if you need to bring a tasty dish to a gathering. Fresh and simple, this grilled chicken pasta salad is filled with crunchy healthy vegetables. Broccoli, red and yellow peppers plus chicken and a delicious dressing makes this a crowd pleasing dish! You could also use leftover shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken). Grilled Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Salad Ingredients: 12 oz. Elbow Macaroni 2 Broccoli Crowns, cut into florets 1 Red Pepper, diced 1 Yellow Pepper, diced 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, grilled (just… [Read More]
Easy Pesto Chicken Salad
Pesto makes everything taste better (like bacon 🙂 ). It really adds a flavor boost to just about any recipe! This pesto chicken salad is SO yummy and VERY easy to make! I included a recipe for homemade pesto (also super easy) but you can use store bought pesto to make it even quicker. This is a great recipe for using up leftover chicken (or turkey) in the fridge or you can use a rotisserie chicken from the store. You can serve it on the bread of your choice or simply serve over a salad for a lighter meal. This is a really… [Read More]
