3 BASIC SALADS EVERY YOUTH SHOULD KNOW HOW TO MAKE

PROTEIN-BASED SALAD RECIPES

These are three simple, basic protein-based salad recipes that anyone over the age of 13 should learn and eaily make. Eat as a a lunch, dinner, or snack.

CHICKEN OR TURKEY SALAD

Combine in one bowl & mix w a fork:

• 2 cups diced/shredded cooked chicken or turkey
• 3/4 cup diced celery
• (¼ cup finely chopped nuts)
• (1/2 cup grapes cut in halves OR 1/3 cup golden raisins)
• ½ – ⅔ cup of mayonnaise 
• Salt and pepper to taste 

Cover and refrigerate until cold.

Homemade Healthy Chicken Salad in a Bowl, Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto

EGG SALAD

Combine in one bow & mix w/ a fork:

• 6 hard boiled eggs, finely chopped
• 1/4 to 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• (2 tablespoons minced celery)
• (2 tablespoons minced onion)
• (¼ teaspoon curry powder)
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cover and refrigerate until cold.

Egg salad in a bowl, Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto

TUNA SALAD

Combine in one bowl & mix w/ a fork:

• 1 cup or 2 cans of tuna fish (drain the juice)
• 1/2 to 1 cup diced celery
• Mix in either:
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise OR
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• If desired, add 1 tablespoon of chopped herbs (parsley, chives or dill)

Cover and refrigerate until cold.

Freshly made tuna salad, Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Note: Serve alone in a bowl, or on a bed of lettuce, or as a sandwich with your favorite condiments.