New Year, New You! Easy Chicken Salad

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So, the resolutions have been made, the gym routines started. But now that the excitement of making the promise to change has begun to wane... how do you keep your goals on track? Eating healthy can mean a lot of different things depending on the results you are looking for, but sometimes it isn't that we don't want to eat healthy... we just don't know what to eat!

Over the next few weeks here on the blog, Norton Fitness is going to offer a few recipes that you can easily make ahead for lunch for the week, that are healthy, high in protein and contain as many fruits and vegetables as possible. The combination of these nutrients will keep you healthy, satiated, and are quick to prepare...so no more excuses!

This week we have chicken salad, but depending on your diet you could easily sub in tempeh or tuna. Make the recipes work for you and your goals. 

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken breasts/ OR 2 large cans of White Albacore Tuna OR tempeh. Prepared. (chicken can be boiled, baked or grilled. Tempeh should be grilled or sautéed)
• 1 cup Greek yogurt, plain and unsweetened. (if dairy is not your thing, use an alternative plain Greek yogurt, like almond milk or coconut milk)
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1 1/2 cups celery, small diced
• 1/4 cups sliced almonds or walnut pieces
• salt and pepper as needed

Optional Ingredients:

              

              1/2 medium sweet onion

              1/2 cubed avocado

Method:

1. After the chicken or tempeh has completely cooled, cut the pieces into large chunks. (If using tuna, just chunk with fork) Mix with the yogurt, dried cranberries, celery, salt, and pepper and additional ingredients if desired. 

Store in 2-3 separate containers for a quick and easy lunch. Serve over greens or on multi-grain bread. 

 Preparation, planning and consistency are the keys to every life change and health routine. Set yourself up for success!