Healthy Mama Magazine Issue 4 - October 2014 | Page 15

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CHICKEN SALAD
By Therese Kerr | Serves: 2-4 people
2 medium boneless chicken fillets
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1 teaspoon sea salt

FREE

½ cup chopped nuts, such as almonds, walnuts or pistachios

You can add sprouts for an extra boost;
they are miniature whole plants which
include the roots, stem and head, so
we get the benefits of all these plant
parts which are normally discarded.
Sprouts are not just for health nuts or
rabbits — we think organic sprouts are
a superfood and one of the most
concentrated sources of nutrition. If your
child currently limits their sandwich
fillings, offer this delicious chicken salad
(on its own) on a weekend or evening
meal, before giving as a wrap.

1 apple, thinly sliced and cut into bite-sized pieces

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I love this salad recipe
on its own, but using
it in a wrap is also
great as an extra filler
for children or if you are
particularly hungry.

½ cup Mayonnaise (The G-Team suggests cashew
mayonnaise from Issue 3)

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2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
4 large basil leaves, torn or shredded
1 tablespoon white chia seeds

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extra veggies like peas, cucumbers, peppers (optional)
Sea salt and pepper, to taste

1    Place the chicken breasts in a medium saucepan; add just
enough water to cover the chicken. Stir in the sea salt, cover the
pan with a lid and bring to the boil.
2    Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or white color.
3    Remove the chicken from the saucepan, drain on a paper towel
and allow it to cool.
4    Once cooled, slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
5    In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken,
tomatoes, celery, cucumber, nuts, seeds and apple.
6    Add the mayonnaise, lemon juice, spring onions, herbs,
chia seeds (if using) and salt and pepper
to taste.
7    Refrigerate the mixture until chilled. Serve over
lettuce leaves and garnish with avocado slices.

TIP

if you're in a hurry,
you can cut the chicken
into small pieces before
poaching and it will
be cooked in a few
minutes.

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